Who Am I as a Communicator?

This week I was tasked with learning about how I communicate and how others see me as a communicator. I have always prided myself as a person who is cautious with their words and usually speaks with the intention to convey a clear message. I try to avoid using offensive language and terminology that may overwhelm the other party in the conversation. I've never been a person who shied away from communicating in groups big or small or involving myself in a discussion that is filled with passion as well as differences of opinion. As I gave myself each survey I compared how I see myself to the results of the surveys and i was delighted to find that they mirrored one another. I've always looked at myself as someone who enjoyed conversation. I've always seen communication as a wonderful way to get to know other people and transfer ideas.
The people I chose to help me understand what kind of communicator I am come from two very different parts of my world one person was my husband who knows me very intimately and has communicated with me both effective and ineffectively for the last 18 years as well as a colleague whose only known me a short amount of time and we often have a difference of opinion. As I watch them take the survey I was insecure and how I portrayed myself and my communication style. However, I was very delighted to find that even though the numbers were off the category in which I landed in all three scenarios where exactly the same my results. I was happy to find that my efforts to be clear compassionate respectful and understanding in my communication is conveyed successfully. I think that because I spend a significant amount of time choosing my words wisely I am able to communicate empathetically efficiently and compassionately. I am also happy that my efforts do not go unnoticed professionally as well as personally. It speaks a lot to my character.