Try this fun self-quiz to find out your dominant Communication Style. Afterwords read about the different styles and reflect on how you can work with others of a different style. Choose the number of the statement that most closely resembles you:
Interact with many different people, strangers included.
Talk one-on-one mostly with people you already know.
Use the opportunity to make important contacts.
Leave as soon as it is polite to do so.
...a bit late, and try to sneak in the back without being noticed.
...purposely a bit late, you like to get there when things have started happening already.
...arrive right on time and feel impatient if the meeting starts late.
...arrive early so that you can be ready and organized when the meeting starts.
Movie star
Head of a company
Inventor
Humanitarian
Something warm and friendly.
Something quirky and intellectual.
Something political or satirical.
Something wild, outrageous and/or fun.
Compassion
Assertiveness
Imagination
Persistence
Sensible and frugal.
Rational and quick-witted.
Sensitive and reliable.
Creative and fiery.
Taking action on a calculated risk.
Creating harmonious human relationships.
Discovering the secret behind a complex mystery.
Going to an exciting social event.
Your heart
Your head
Your wallet
Your libido
...usually stimulates and energize you.
...revitalizes you, if you have a special connection with someone in the process.
...taxes your reserves, and you aren't afraid to let people know it.
...taxes your reserves, so you quietly slip away when no one is watching.
Creating relationships with people.
Sorting out who is playing what role in the project.
Organizing the way the project is done.
Making sure the process of doing it is fun and exciting.
...contact several friends and see if there is something fun going on.
...have some quality time with one or a just a few people.
...get a number of important things done on your TO DO list.
...focus your energy on one specific hobby or project.
Buy the first thing you see that you intuitively think they would like.
Carefully find just the right thing, after much comparison-shopping.
Buy the same special gift you always buy for special people.
Get someone else to buy the gift, or just give your friend some money.
Hard working and ambitious
Animated and gregarious
Focused and efficient
Cooperative and gentle
To do your job quietly on your own.
To be an integral part of a team working together.
To influence the team in new and creative directions
To be the leader and structure-maker for the team
...answer it immediately and talk at length.
...look forward to the call, but wait a few rings before answering.
...deal with whoever it is quickly and efficiently.
...hope someone else will answer it.
Something comfortable, practical and low key.
A unique ensemble that makes a statement.
An expensive-looking power outfit.
Something easy-going and nice.
Mystery, documentary or science fiction
Feel-good story or romance
Epic, historical or action
Comedy, psychological thriller, glitzy
The ability to organize and be methodical.
The ability to take charge in a chaotic situation.
The ability to motivate others to succeed.
The ability to make people feel comfortable and included.
...tell a heartwarming, funny story.
...tell a good joke.
...create great characters through movement, voice, costume, etc.
...tell a witty one-liner, pun, or wordplay.
...make sure they understand my position on things.
...make sure the relationship doesn't get damaged.
...avoid that person for a while.
...find a compromise, where we both get at least part of what we want.
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