Assertiveness quiz: how assertive are you?

1. If your opinion differs from the person you're talking to, how likely are you to express it?

1. Very unlikely:   2. Not likely:   3. Likely:   4. Very likely:   5. Definitely:

2. If someone queue-barges are you likely to complain?

1. Very unlikely:   2. Not likely:   3. Likely:   4. Very likely:   5. Definitely:

3. At a conference, how likely are you to 'mix and mingle' and meet new people?

1. Very unlikely:   2. Not likely:   3. Likely:   4. Very likely:   5. Definitely:

4. If a salesperson persists in trying to sell you something, how like are you to tell them to leave you alone?

1. Very unlikely:   2. Not likely:   3. Likely:   4. Very likely:   5. Definitely:

5. Are you likely to open your mouth and fight your corner in an argument?

1. Very unlikely:   2. Not likely:   3. Likely:   4. Very likely:   5. Definitely:

6. If someone is causing you problems, are you likely to confront them about it and try to find a solution?

1. Very unlikely:   2. Not likely:   3. Likely:   4. Very likely:   5. Definitely:

7. If you're working with a colleague and their contribution is sub-standard, are you likely to take it up with them?

1. Very unlikely:   2. Not likely:   3. Likely:   4. Very likely:   5. Definitely:

8. If you're talking to someone and they're clearly misinformed, are you likely to set them straight?

1. Very unlikely:   2. Not likely:   3. Likely:   4. Very likely:   5. Definitely:

9. If you need someone's help, how likely are you to actually ask for it?

1. Very unlikely:   2. Not likely:   3. Likely:   4. Very likely:   5. Definitely:

10. If someone tries to force additional work on you which you really can't manage, how likely are you to refuse?

1. Very unlikely:   2. Not likely:   3. Likely:   4. Very likely:   5. Definitely: