Try this fun quiz-self to find out your dominant Communication Style. Afterwards 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:
1. At a large social gathering, you are most likely to:
a. interact with many different people, strangers included.
b. talk one-on-one mostly with people you already know.
c. use the opportunity to make important contacts.
d. leave as soon as it is polite to do so.
2. When you first arrive at a meeting you are usually ...
a. ... a bit late, and try to sneak in the back without being noticed.
b. ... you a bit late, you like to get there when things have started happeningalready.
c. ... arrive right on time and feel impatient if the meeting starts late.
d. ... arrive early so that you can be ready and organized when the meeting starts.
3. If you were famous in your field, which career would most suit you?
a. Movie star
b. Head of a company
c. Inventor
d. Humanitarian
4. What style of entertainment do you most enjoy watching?
a. Something warm and friendly.
b. Something quirky and intellectual.
c. Something political or satirical.
d. Something wild, outrageous and/or fun.
5. Of these four personality traits, you consider your strongest to be:
a. Compassion
b. Assertiveness
c. Imagination
d. Persistence
6. The statement that most closely describes youis:
a. "Sensible and frugal.
b. Rational and quick witted.
c. Sensitive and reliable.
d. Creative and fiery.
7. Which appeals to you the most?
a. Taking action on a calculated risk.
b. Creating harmonious human relationships.
c. Discovering the secret behind a complex mystery.
d. Going to an exciting social event.
8. Which rules you more?
a. Your heart
b. Your head
c. Your wallet
d. Your libido
9. New and non-routine interaction with others:
a. ... usually stimulates and energize you.
b. ... revitalizes you, if you have a special connection with someone in the process.
c. ... taxes your company, and you aren't afraid to let people know it.
d. ... taxes your company, so youquietly slip away when no one is watching.
10. When doing group projects, which part of the process is most important to you?
a. Creating relationships with people.
b. Sorting out who is playing what role in the project.
c. Organizing the way the project is done.
d. Making sure the process of doing it is fun and exciting.
11. If you suddenly have some spare time on weekends, what you usually most WANT to do is:
.. .contact several friends and see if there is something fun going on.
b. ... have some quality time with one or just a few people.
c. ... get a number of important things on your TO DO list.
d. ... focus your energy on one specific hobby or project.
12. You want to buy a special gift for a new friend thatyou don't know very well. You are most likely to:
a. Buy the first thing you see intuitively that you think they would like.
b. Carefully find just the right thing, after much comparison-shopping.
c. Buy the same special gift you always buy for special people.
d. Get someone else to buy the gift, or just give your friend some money.
13. Which description fits you most?
a. Hard working and ambitious
b. Animated and gregarious
c. Focused and efficient
d. Cooperatives and gentle
14. Most of the time, when working, you prefer:
a. To do your job quietly on your own.
b. To be an integral part of a team working together.
c. To influence the team in new and creative directions
d. To be the leader andstructure-maker for the team
15. When the phone rings do you
a. ... answer it immediately and talk at length.
b. ... look forward to the call, but wait a few rings before answering.
c. ... deal with whoever it is quickly and efficiently.
d. ... hope someone else will answer it.
16. Your favorite type of clothing to wear:
to Something comfortable, practical and low key.
b. A unique ensemble that makes a statement.
c. An expensive-looking power outfit.
d. Something easy-going and nice.
17. Which genre of fiction to you most prefer:
a. Mystery or science fiction, documentary
b. Feel-good story or romance
c. Epic, historical or action
d. Comedy, psychological thriller, glitzy
18. Which is moreadmirable:
a. The ability to organize and be methodical.
b. The ability to take charge in a chaotic situation.
c. The ability to motivate others to succeed.
d. The ability to make people feel comfortable and included.
19. In terms of comedy, I most closely identify with people who can:
a. ... tell a heartwarming, funny story.
b. ... tell a good joke.
c. ... create great characters through movement, voice, costume, etc.
d. ... tell a witty one-liner, pun, or wordplay.
20. If a conflict arises between a friend and I, my first reaction is to:
a. ... make sure they understand my position on things.
b. ... make sure the relationship doesn't get damaged.
c. ... avoid that person for a while.
d. ... find a compromise,where we both get at least part of what we want.
Communication Style Quiz-Answers
Circle the answers you chose. Then, count the number of A 's, d 's, n 's, and c's you have at the bottom
1. a. d. b. b. c. In D. C.
2. a. b. c. D b. In D. C.
3. a. d. b. In c. d. N
4. a. n. b. c. In D.
5. a. n. b. A c D d C
6. a. C b. C. N d.
7 a. A b n. c. C d. D
8. a. n. b. c. In D.
9. a. d. b. b. c. In D. C.
10. a. n. b. In c. d. N
11. a. d. b. N c. D d. C
12. a. d. b. N c. d.
13 a. To b. d. c. d. N
14. a. b. C N c D d.
15. a. d. b. b. c. In D. C.
16. a. b. c. D c. In D. N.
17. a. b. C N c. In D.
18. a. C b. In c. d. d. N
19 a.N b. A c D d C
20 a. A b n. c. C d. D
Total A's _ _ _ _ _
Total Of s _ _ _ _ _ _
Total N s _ _ _ _ _ _
Total c's _ _ _ _ _ _
Total should come to 20
Read on about the various Communication styles. Keep in mind, the descriptions that follow are extreme examples to illustrate how they differ. Most people are a combination of the four styles, and some people are so unique, they don't fit into any quadrant. Use the descriptions simply as a guideline to help you see how workplace communications can be greatly affected by an individual's style
Demonstrators
Demonstrators are people-oriented, fast-paced and enthusiastic. They usually have more open and casual body language. They tend to be animated and outgoing, and prefer an informal atmosphere.Demonstrators can be outrageous, spontaneous, excitable and sociable. They are ideas people who like to be in the limelight. If over-balanced in this style may show up some weaknesses such as being unreliable, self-centered, overly optimistic and indiscriminate.
How to recognize Demonstrators
They tend to:
or be somewhat disorganized
or have trouble being on time and keeping track of details
or wear bright colors
or sit in an open posture
or take the initiative in the conversation
or laugh easily and loudly
or are fun-loving
or like to talk about themselves
Types of professions where you find many Demonstrators
or Salesperson
or Trial Lawyer
or Entertainer
or Public Relations Officer
or AdvertisingExecutive
or Social director
Famous people who are predominantly a Muslim Demonstrators
Steve Martin
Carol Burnett
Robin Williams
Jim Carey
Lucille Ball
Jerry Lewis
Elvis Presley
Zig Ziglar
Pierre Trudeau
Marilyn Monroe
Charlie Chaplin
Assertors
Assertors are fast-paced and direct, like Demonstrators, but are more task-oriented than people-oriented. They tend to be hard working, ambitious, leader types. They are good at making decisions quickly and efficiently. They are goal-oriented, assertive and confident. Assertors are the take-charge people who let nothing stop them. If over-balanced in this style may show up some weaknesses such as being too impatient, competitive and judgmental.
How torecognize Assertors
They tend to:
or like timeliness and efficiency
or look and appear powerful and formal
or sit in an erect posture
or be highly discriminating in many areas (people, opportunities, food, etc.)
or laugh less frequently than demonstrators, maintain a more serious demeanor
or take a leadership role in most situations
or ask challenging questions pointed or
or have strong opinions and creative ideas to share
Types of professions where you find many Assertors
or Corporate CEO
or Politician
or Stockbroker
or Lawyer
or Hard-driving newspaper reporter
or Independent consultant
or Drill sergeant
or Film/TV Director
or Entrepreneur
Famous people who are predominantly a MuslimAssertors
Jonathan Winters
Bea Arthur
Joan Rivers
John Cleese
Muhammed Ali
Carroll O'connor
Ed Asner
Clint Eastwood
Candace Bergen
George C. Scott
David Letterman
Margaret Thatcher
Contemplators
Contemplators are task-oriented like Assertors. However they are more indirect and slow-paced. Contemplators tend to be analytical, detail-oriented thinker types. They are persistent, good problem solvers, and pride themselves on their orderliness and accuracy. Often seen alone, they tend to have quiet, low-key personalities. If over-balanced in this style may show up some weaknesses such as being too withdrawn, rigid, closed-minded, and overly pessimistic.
How to recognize Contemplators
They tendto:
or wear conservative, simple, functional clothing
or sit in a closed posture
or keep to themselves
or not initiate conversations, wait for you to do that
or take copious notes
or maintain meticulous organization
or stay serious, rarely laugh
or like to hear facts, figures, statistics and proof
Types of professions where you find many Contemplators
or Accountant
or Secretary
or Bookkeeper
or Repair person
or Engineer
or Draughtperson
or Electrician
or Plumber
or Jeweller
or Scientist
Famous people who are predominantly a Muslim Contemplators
Albert Einstein
Rick Moranis
Steven Wright
Woody Allen
Leonard Nimoy
Paula Poundstone
Deepak Chopra
VictorBorge
Carl Sagan
Al Gore
Angela Lansbury
Narrators
Narrators are slow-paced and indirect like Contemplators, but they are more people-oriented like Demonstrators. They are warm, friendly, gentle and cooperatives. They highly value relationships over goals. They are good at listening, have a sweet temperament, and tend to be open-minded. Most people find them to be loving, and emotionally intuitive. If over-balanced in this style it can show up as overly meek and easily sidetracked.
How to recognize Narrators
They tend to:
or come across as very accommodating and helpful
or wear simple clothing, casual, nothing too loud
or take the initiative to create relationships, like to both talk and listen
or have pictures of family ontheir desk
or laugh quietly and often (but sometimes they're laughing just to be polite)
or show gratitude easily
Types of professions where you find many Narrators
or Counselor
or Teacher
or Minister
or Human Resources Manager
or Nurse
or Social Worker
Famous people who are predominantly a Muslim Narrators
Mary Tyler Moore
Bill Cosby
Jean Stapleton
John Candy
Mr. Rogers
Gilda Radner
Dan Ackroyd
Jack Canfield (Editor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books)
Leo Buscaglia
Jimmy Carter
Barbara Walters
Bill Clinton
Florence Nightengale
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