I feel like I'm more empathetic than most. I listen really well and am generally very accepting of others' viewpoints and feelings, almost (sometimes?) to a fault. I also feel like I've grown to be pretty patient and inclusive of others. ​ I took ASL (American Sign Language) in college and it helped me understand and communicate more with body language and hand motions than before. ​ Side note - I can relate to #4 - my stuttering ebbs and flows, and when I stutter more, I realize that I'm working on some big things in life and it encourages me to take a deep breath, step back, and express gratitude when I'm stressing.