1. I find it difficult to approach someone I don't know and introduce myself in a social situation. The statement is EXTREMELY characteristic of me. The statement is VERY characteristic of me. The statement is MODERATELY characteristic of me. The statement is SLIGHTLY characteristic of me. The statement is NOT AT ALL characteristic of me.
2. I have difficulty entering into an on-going conversation. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
3. I have difficulty remembering someone's name after being introduced. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
4. I experience such symptoms such as a racing heart and sweaty palms when making small talk. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
5. I never know what to say when making small talk. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
6. Most people I observe are better at making small talk than I am. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
7. My mind goes blank when someone asks me a question during a conversation. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
8. My mouth becomes dry when I have to make small talk. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
9. I have difficulty making small talk one-on-one with members of the opposite sex. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
10. I have difficulty making small talk one-on-one with members of the same sex. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
11. Most people would not be interested in what I have to say when making small talk with me. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
12. I feel uncomfortable in social situations where I might have to make small talk with many people I don't know. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
13. I have difficulty making small talk with members of the opposite sex in groups. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
14. I have difficulty making small talk with individuals in position of authority. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
15. I don't feel I have much to say when making small talk. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
16. I feel overwhelmed by anxiety when making small talk. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
17. I worry about being evaluated negatively by others for what I say while making small talk. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
18. I have difficulty making small talk with someone to whom I am attracted. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
19. I have difficulty making small talk with members of the same sex in groups. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
20. My difficulties with small talk prevent others from getting to know me. EXTREMELY characteristic of me VERY characteristic of me MODERATELY characteristic of me SLIGHTLY characteristic of me NOT AT ALL characteristic of me
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