How Assertive Are You?

Quick Self-Assessment: Assertiveness Quiz

Take a plain sheet of paper, read each statement carefully and use the mentioned rating scale, from 1 (Never) to 5 (Always) – to write the score that best describes how often you behave in the described way.

At the end, you shall have 10 responses, one for each statement. When you are done, ADD all the responses to reach your Final Score (which would be anywhere between 10 to 50.)

STATEMENTS –

1. I express my opinions honestly, even if they differ from others.

Never	Somtimes	Many times	Almost everytime	Always
1	2	3	4	5

2. I say “no” to unreasonable requests without feeling guilty.

Never	Somtimes	Many times	Almost everytime	Always
1	2	3	4	5

3. I ask for what I need or want directly and clearly.

Never	Somtimes	Many times	Almost everytime	Always
1	2	3	4	5

4. I maintain eye contact and use a calm tone when communicating.

Never	Somtimes	Many times	Almost everytime	Always
1	2	3	4	5

5. I handle criticism constructively and use it for improvement.

Never	Somtimes	Many times	Almost everytime	Always
1	2	3	4	5

6. I stand up for my rights without infringing on others’ rights.

Never	Somtimes	Many times	Almost everytime	Always
1	2	3	4	5

7. I express my feelings openly and appropriately.

Never	Somtimes	Many times	Almost everytime	Always
1	2	3	4	5

8. I can disagree with others respectfully.

Never	Somtimes	Many times	Almost everytime	Always
1	2	3	4	5

9. I am confident in my ability to handle conflicts.

Never	Somtimes	Many times	Almost everytime	Always
1	2	3	4	5

10. I value my own opinions and believe they are as important as others’.

Never	Somtimes	Many times	Almost everytime	Always
1	2	3	4	5

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