How Good Are Your Self-Expression Skills? | How Good Are Your Self-Expression Skills Always Often Sometimes Rarely Ask yourself 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1. I am able to ask for what I want and need 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2. I careful plan what I want to accomplish before speaking 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3. I understand that others may perceive words differently and I tailor my words to fit the audience 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4. I use I statements when communicating my needs and feelings 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5. I share personal meaningful information about myself with people who are important to me 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6. I emphasize the positive in my messages 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7. After I ve expressed my point of view or made a request I check to see if the other person understood me correctly 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8. I make sure my nonverbal message my body language fits with my verbal message 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9. I am aware of and sensitive to differences in communication between men and women 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10. I formulate an introduction to my message before .