Who Am I as a Communicator

I was so surprised during the evaluation with a friend and co-worker to see the similarities of how they responded to my communication skills.  I have always tried to make sure I use eye contact when speaking to someone and this was something that my co-worker said to me.  I was amazed at how they recognized my verbal aggressiveness, which all three of us scored me for being "Moderate" and in my Listening Styles Profile, we all placed me in Group 1 (People-Oriented).  Now, as far as my Communication Anxiety Inventory, myself and Shelia scored me as Mild and Jeannette scored me as Moderate but we off only by a couple of points.  Jeannette's score indicated that I communicate at a level of anxiety in what is identified as "situational" and I agree with that because I am mindful how we should behave under different conditions. I was happy to know that the way I thought I communicated is what others see as well.  I am pleased with the results!

I have learned from Group 1 that I am considered to be empathetic and concerned with other peole emotions and it can interfere with me making proper judgment because I am very trusting of others.  I am empathetic and concern but I believe that am able to tell when someone is trying to sucker play me as well.  So, I have learned that it is important to have caution in communicating with others and not be too vulnerable.