Interpersonal Communication Inventory – Superior/Subordinate Version (ICI-S)

Do your words come out the way you would like them to in conversation?

When you are asked a question that is not clear, do you ask your superior to explain what he/she means?

When you are trying to explain something, does your superior have a tendency to put words in your mouth?

Do you assume your superior knows what you are trying to say, instead of explaining what you really meant?

Do you ever ask your superior to tell you how he/she feels about the point you are trying to make?

Is it difficult for you to talk with your superior?

In conversation, do you talk about things which are of interest to both you and your superior?

Do you find it difficult to express your ideas when they differ from your superior's ideas?

In conversation, do you try to put yourself in your superior's shoes?

In conversation, do you have a tendency to do more talking than your superior?

Are you aware of how your tone of voice may affect your superior?

Do you refrain from saying something you know will only hurt others or make matters worse?

Is it difficult for you to accept constructive criticism from your superior?

When your superior has hurt your feelings, do you discuss this with him/her?

Do you later apologize to someone whose feelings you may have hurt?

Does it upset you a GREAT deal when your superior disagrees with you?

Do you find it difficult to think clearly when you are angry with your superior?

Do you avoid disagreeing with your superior because you are afraid he/she will get angry?

When a problem arises between you and your superior, can you discuss it without getting angry?

Are you satisfied with the way you settle your differences with your superior?

Do you pout and sulk for a long time when your superior upsets you?

Do you become very uneasy when your superior pays you a compliment?

Generally, are you able to trust your superior?

Do you find it difficult to compliment and praise your superior?

Do you deliberately try to conceal your faults from your superior?

Do you help your superior to understand you by saying how you think, feel, and believe?

Is it difficult for you to confide your superior?

Do you have a tendency to change the subject when your feelings enter into a discussion?

In conversation, do you let your superior finish talking before reacting?

Do you find yourself not paying attention while in conversation with your superior?

Do you ever try to listen for meaning when your superior is talking?

Does your superior seem to be listening when you are talking?

In a discussion, is it difficult for you to see things from your superior's point of view?

Do you pretend you are listening to your superior when actually you are not?

In conversation, can you tell the difference between what your superior is saying and what he/she may be feeling?

While speaking, are you aware of how your superior is reacting to what you are saying?

Do you feel that your superior wishes you were a different kind of person?

Does your superior understand your feelings?

Does your superior remark that you always seem to think you are right?

Do you admit you are wrong when you know you are wrong about something?