Knowledge of Communication Methods Test - the question form

1. Humor is especially useful for reducing tension during a meeting.

2. People who suggest appointing a chairperson very often want to see themselves in that role.

3. You usually listen better when you doodle.

4. They do not like to listen to or read about things they disagree with.

5. A dissatisfied person never deserves to be listened to.

6. Communication is a simple process.

7. Usually, if people are not listening to you, it means they are not interested in the topic.

8. A person who talks without stopping usually wants to express many important thoughts.

9. People usually forget what does not interest them.

10. Self-confidence is the best way to communicate.

11. Listening is a completely natural skill.

12. To communicate effectively, the most important thing is to be able to speak persuasively.

13. If people feel hurt or offended, productive communication is not possible.

14. A smile is not necessarily a sign of happiness.

15. The person who arrives first to a meeting is often the most interested.

16. It is not very helpful to pressure a withdrawn person to share their thoughts in a group too often, even if it seems nice.

17. It is easiest to persuade people who pick things up quickly.

18. Objects reflect individuality.

19. Being well versed in the subject is an almost guaranteed key to successful communication.

20. A person who sits at the head of the table is likely trying to influence the group.

21. The way a word is spoken affects its meaning.

22. People talk less when they are afraid of being criticized.

23. Silence indicates agreement.

24. A person who talks the most is likely trying to dominate.

25. Misunderstandings rarely occur because of a single misunderstood word.

26. Raising your voice is usually the best way to express anger.

27. People usually communicate more successfully when they are in a good mood.

28. For effective communication, it is better to be outgoing than reserved.

29. People usually talk less when they are angry.

30. People sitting farthest from the table may be the least interested.

31. A clearly understood instruction is almost always carried out.

32. It is not enough just to listen; you also need to be able to give advice afterward.

33. You cannot achieve anything by shouting.

34. If a person allows themselves to give in during an argument, this may mean that they are not interested in the matter.

35. If someone frequently looks at their watch during a meeting, it likely means they want to leave.

36. If, during a meeting, someone continually suggests different ways of doing the work, this only slows the group down and reduces its productivity.

37. The best way to put an idea into practice is to repeat it often, loudly, and confidently.

38. If someone looks away while the other person is speaking, this usually means they are not interested in the topic of conversation.

39. People who speak little have little to offer.

40. A person who volunteers to speak at a meeting may be trying to influence the audience.

41. It is possible to express anger in a way that the person it is directed at will understand it and agree with it.

42. People may say they understand everything, even when they do not, because they are afraid of appearing in an unfavorable light.

43. The effectiveness of communication depends entirely on the person who is speaking.

44. Sometimes feelings are more important than the words used to express them.

45. Smart people should understand a message the first time.

46. A heated discussion is usually a sign of effective communication.

47. A slip of the tongue—accidentally using one word instead of another—can reveal the speaker’s true feelings.

48. Communication is rarely productive when people are arguing.

49. Raising one’s voice may be a sign of enthusiasm.

50. Facial expression can change the meaning of spoken words.

51. A person who asks a lot of questions understands less well than someone who asks only a few questions.

52. People usually say so if they do not understand an instruction.

53. It is better to avoid overly heated discussions during a meeting.

54. If someone nods while listening, it means they are interested.

55. Raising the eyebrows can signal a request for silence.

56. An energetic person rarely tries to persuade people to agree with them if they do not truly agree.

57. A large vocabulary typically facilitates communication.

58. Someone who arrives last to a meeting is probably the least interested.

59. Verbal communication is almost always preferable to written communication.

60. The way an office is decorated can reveal something about the owner's personality.

61. Repeating what was just said is good evidence that the message was understood.

62. A word spelled incorrectly can sometimes be revealing.

63. No news is good news.

64. You can be very helpful simply by listening without saying a word.

65. Written communication is always more productive than verbal communication.

66. A person who remains silent is less understanding than a person who asks questions.

67. Communication is productive only when the listener understands the message in the same way the speaker understands it.

68. People who do not know each other can communicate just as effectively as people who know each other.

69. Even when they completely disagree, people may express agreement just to end the discussion.

70. People often communicate without thinking about it.

71. The meaning of a message usually does not change when it is retold.

72. Good spelling is the most important thing in written communication.

73. The person who talks the most in a group is almost always the most productive.

74. The way someone shakes your hand reflects their personality.

75. Even a restrained gesture can say more than words.

76. A group with little disagreement is more effective than a group with many disagreements.

77. Any form of communication is important, whether it is written or spoken.

78. A person's reading habits may reflect their personality.

79. Excessive gesturing by the speaker reduces the quality of communication.

80. Different people may express similar feelings in different ways.