Self-Assessment Communication Style
COM 200 Foundations of Interpersonal Communication
University Of Phoenix
December 17, 2012

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss my results from the “What’s My Face-to Face Communication Style?” self assessment. The research conducted with the use of the Peer Perception Survey shall allow the author to interpret the scores given by friends and acquaintances. This will enable a thorough examination of how other individuals observe the author, and also how the author perceives herself. Based upon these observations the author will determine an appropriate strategy for improving self esteem and interpersonal communication. The author will address how others form perceptions of their
I always over analyze whether I’m making the right choice. I did not agree with the survey that I lack common sense. I sometimes make jokes at my own expense and this could possibly be the reason people feel that I lack common sense. For the most part I am shy unless I’m around close friends and family. My coworkers don’t really get to see the fun crazy aspect of my life because I don’t disclose such information.

Was Information Surprising? The information I learned today was surprising in some ways. For instance, the people who took the survey felt that I lack common sense. I didn’t know that making jokes would common across as being an idiot. Most people from my job felt that I was unhappy. This is very surprising to me because I’m always smiling in the office. I guess there is a certain level of professionalism that one must display in an office setting. Work is not all about fun and games so this is probably the reason they don’t feel I’m happy. Also the people at work feel that I’m hiding details of my life from them. Usually I find myself too busy listening to everyone else’s problems. I feel like they don’t give me a chance to tell them about my life.
Strategy For Improvement I need to work on being more confident in certain areas of my life. Sometimes I make fun of myself to and it causes me to look like an air head. There is a way to be