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    This document summarizes the author's reflections on their communication skills. They note that while they articulate themselves well in casual social situations, they struggle more in business or technical settings when needing to express complex ideas without preparation. As a listener, they can improve by focusing better, though they do let speakers fully deliver their messages before judging. Their nonverbal strengths are hand gestures and eye contact, but they could improve physical contact. Key communication strengths are adaptability and self-awareness. Weaknesses include cognitive complexity and empathy. Overall conversations with the author are described as lighthearted and pleasant, even as topics become more serious.

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    This document summarizes the author's reflections on their communication skills. They note that while they articulate themselves well in casual social situations, they struggle more in business or technical settings when needing to express complex ideas without preparation. As a listener, they can improve by focusing better, though they do let speakers fully deliver their messages before judging. Their nonverbal strengths are hand gestures and eye contact, but they could improve physical contact. Key communication strengths are adaptability and self-awareness. Weaknesses include cognitive complexity and empathy. Overall conversations with the author are described as lighthearted and pleasant, even as topics become more serious.

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    This document summarizes the author's reflections on their communication skills. They note that while they articulate themselves well in casual social situations, they struggle more in business or technical settings when needing to express complex ideas without preparation. As a listener, they can improve by focusing better, though they do let speakers fully deliver their messages before judging. Their nonverbal strengths are hand gestures and eye contact, but they could improve physical contact. Key communication strengths are adaptability and self-awareness. Weaknesses include cognitive complexity and empathy. Overall conversations with the author are described as lighthearted and pleasant, even as topics become more serious.

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    Running head: Myself as a Communicator 1

    Myself as a Communicator
    Justin Weber
    Salt Lake Community College
    Running head: Myself as a Communicator 2

    How am I at articulating my needs, opinions, views, or concerns?


    Overall, my ability to articulate needs some work. At times I find it difficult to express my
    thoughts in verbal communication. However, there are plenty of other times, especially in casual
    social situations, where I can articulate and express myself with ease. This is especially true
    when I’m with friends.

    My difficulties tend to arise in more business and technical settings. If I’m needing to express a
    complex idea without having previously prepared, I find I have to stop myself mid-conversation
    and must gather my thoughts in order to complete my idea. Even then, I feel as though I haven’t
    fully expressed myself and talk in circles trying to more fully explain. If I could be clearer and
    articulate enough to express those ideas, I would be a better communicator.

    How am I as a listener?
    I listen well but can work on my skills to be a better listener. My mind tends to wander when
    listening, especially if the topic is uninteresting. These will be occasions where I will sometimes
    give into mental distractions, but seldom physical distractions. This makes it difficult for me to
    try to recall everything the speaker says. It can be a common occurrence for me in the classroom.
    I may also fake paying attention when I’m being mentally distracted just so the speaker doesn’t
    have any hurt feelings.

    However, I excel in listening in several areas. I am willing to let a speaker deliver their message
    before I decide if the topic is uninteresting and do not jump to conclusions about a speaker’s
    meaning, decide if they are wrong, nor judge them based on appearance. I will let a speaker
    deliver their message in near completion before I judge their opinion or topic in any way.

    What aspects of my nonverbal behavior are effective? What can be improved?


    Some of my nonverbal behaviors that are effective are hand gestures and eye contact. I tend to
    subconsciously motion my hands and gesture during all conversations. I’ve had friends comment
    frequently that I use my hands a lot when speaking. I find that it helps me explain my idea.

    My physical contact during conversations can be improved. I generally never do this as I feel it’s
    a violation of personal space and an intimate act. If ever do this, it’s only with very close friends
    or the person I’m in a romantic relationship with.

    What are my communication strengths?


    My communication strengths are my adaptability and self-awareness. The two are somewhat
    intertwined. Especially in new social situations, I’m very self-aware of my behavior and what
    I’m saying in order to adapt to the conversation or social cues that present themselves. I’m also
    very concerned about acting appropriately and tend to find it easy to imitate other’s behaviors in
    order to adapt to the conversation. I find this to be true in new social settings like starting a new
    job or the first day of class, or when trying to impress people I’m just meeting.
    Running head: Myself as a Communicator 3

    I can selectively express my attitudes and beliefs depending on the appropriateness for the
    situation. This has been a useful skill in family gatherings and social situations where I may hold
    a differing political position or religious belief. My first impressions tend to be accurate and I
    usually pay attention to those impressions as conversations progress to see if my opinion
    changes. I tend to feel that may behavior does not irritate others, but if I pick up on that it may, I
    will adapt to what is appropriate for the situation and try to be more likeable.

    What are my communication weaknesses?


    My weaknesses are in cognitive complexity and empathy, which are both a bit intertwined.
    While my scores weren’t low, they have room for improvement. Since empathy relies on trying
    to place myself in another’s situation, I struggled coming up with more than three situations for
    each behavior for cognitive complexity.

    I do try to be empathic to others, and help them as I can, but there are areas for improvement. I
    do not tend to get too emotionally involved with my friends’ problems. I will help them as much
    as I can but may not go out of my way to support them enough emotionally. I tend to not let
    others’ emotions influence me unless I’m already in a similar emotional state.

    What is it like to have a conversation with me?


    Most conversations with me are lighthearted and pleasant. Even if topics become more serious, I
    am aware of the tone change, the dialogue is civil, and I adapt to the new topics. I can easily
    carry on conversations for hours at a time. This is accomplished by listening well, being self-
    aware of my words and actions, and adapting to the conversation.

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