Try this fun self-quiz to find out your dominant communication Style. Afterwards read about the distinct styles and reflect on how you can work with others of a distinct style. Pick the number of the statement that most intimately resembles you:
1. At a large public gathering, you are most likely to:
a. Interact with many distinct people, strangers included.
b. Talk one-on-one mostly with habitancy you already know.
c. Use the opportunity to make foremost contacts.
d. Leave as soon as it is diplomatic 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. ...purposely a bit late, you like to get there when things have started happening already.
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 notable in your field, which work 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 reconsider your strongest to be:
a. Compassion
b. Assertiveness
c. Imagination
d. Persistence
6. The statement that most intimately describes you is:
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 underground behind a complex mystery.
d. Going to an sharp public 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 association with man in the process.
c. ...taxes your reserves, and you aren't afraid to let habitancy know it.
d. ...taxes your reserves, so you quietly slip away when no one is watching.
10. When doing group projects, which part of the process is most foremost to you?
a. Creating relationships with people.
b. Sorting out who is playing what role in the project.
c. Organizing the way the task is done.
d. Making sure the process of doing it is fun and exciting.
11. If you suddenly have some spare time on a weekend, what you regularly most Want to do is:
a. ...contact any friends and see if there is something fun going on.
b. ...have some quality time with one or a just a few people.
c. ...get a number of foremost things done on your To Do list.
d. ...focus your vigor on one specific hobby or project.
12. You want to buy a special gift for a new friend that you don't know very well. You are most likely to:
a. Buy the first thing you see that you intuitively think they would like.
b. Carefully find just the right thing, after much comparison-shopping.
c. Buy the same special gift you all the time buy for special people.
d. Get man else to buy the gift, or just give your friend some money.
13. Which narrative most fits you?
a. Hard working and ambitious
b. Animated and gregarious
c. Focused and efficient
d. Cooperative 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 and structure-maker for the team
15. When the phone rings do you
a. ...answer it immediately and talk at length.
b. ...look transmit to the call, but wait a few rings before answering.
c. ...deal with whoever it is fast and efficiently.
d. ...hope man else will answer it.
16. Your popular type of clothing to wear:
a 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, documentary or science fiction
b. Feel-good story or romance
c. Epic, historical or action
d. Comedy, psychological thriller, glitzy
18. Which is more admirable:
a. The quality to organize and be methodical.
b. The quality to take payment in a chaotic situation.
c. The quality to motivate others to succeed.
d. The quality to make habitancy feel comfortable and included.
19. In terms of comedy, I most intimately recognize with habitancy who can:
a. ...tell a heartwarming, funny story.
b. ...tell a good joke.
c. ...create great characters straight through movement, voice, costume, etc.
d. ...tell a witty one-liner, pun, or wordplay.
20. If a disagreement arises between a friend and I, my first reaction is to:
a. ...make sure they understand my position on things.
b. ...make sure the association doesn't get damaged.
c. ...avoid that man 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. N c. A d. C
2. a. N b. D c. A d. C
3. a. D b. A c. C d. N
4. a. N b. C c. A d. D
5. a. N b. A c. D d. C
6. a. C b. A c. N d. D
7. a. A b. N c. C d. D
8. a. N b. C c. A d. D
9. a. D b. N c. A d. C
10. a. N b. A c. C d. N
11. a. D b. N c. D d. C
12. a. D b. N c. C d. A
13. a. A b. D c. C d. N
14. a. C b. N c. D d. A
15. a. D b. N c. A d. C
16. a. C b. D c. A d. N
17. a. C b. N c. A d. D
18. a. C b. A 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 D's ______
Total N's ______
Total C's ______
Total should come to 20
Read on about the varied communication styles. Keep in mind, the descriptions that succeed are greatest examples to clarify how they differ. Most habitancy are a compound of the four styles, and some habitancy are so unique, they don't fit into any quadrant. Use the descriptions naturally 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 regularly have more open and casual body language. They tend to be sharp and outgoing, and prefer an informal atmosphere. Demonstrators can be outrageous, spontaneous, excitable and sociable. They are ideas habitancy who like to be in the limelight. If over-balanced in this style some weaknesses may show up such as being unreliable, self-centered, overly optimistic and indiscriminate.
How to recognize Demonstrators
They tend to:
o be somewhat disorganized
o have problem being on time and keeping track of details
o wear sharp colors
o sit in an open posture
o take the initiative in the conversation
o laugh authentically and loudly
o are fun-loving
o like to talk about themselves
Types of professions where you find many Demonstrators
o Salesperson
o Trial Lawyer
o Entertainer
o Public Relations Officer
o Advertising Executive
o Social director
Famous habitancy who are predominantly 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 development decisions fast and efficiently. They are goal-oriented, assertive and confident. Assertors are the take-charge habitancy who let nothing stop them. If over-balanced in this style some weaknesses may show up such as being too impatient, competing and judgmental.
How to recognize Assertors
They tend to:
o like timeliness and efficiency
o look and appear marvelous and formal
o sit in an erect posture
o be very discriminating in many areas (people, opportunities, food, etc.)
o laugh less oftentimes than demonstrators, enounce a more serious demeanor
o take a leadership role in most situations
o ask pointed or sharp questions
o have strong opinions and creative ideas to share
Types of professions where you find many Assertors
o Corporate Ceo
o Politician
o Stockbroker
o Lawyer
o Hard-driving newspaper reporter
o Independent consultant
o Drill sergeant
o Film/Tv Director
o Entrepreneur
Famous habitancy who are predominantly Assertors
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. Any way they are more indirect and slow-paced. Contemplators tend to be analytical, detail-oriented, thinker types. They are persistent, good qoute 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 some weaknesses may show up such as being too withdrawn, rigid, closed-minded, and overly pessimistic.
How to recognize Contemplators
They tend to:
o wear conservative, simple, functional clothing
o sit in a complete posture
o keep to themselves
o not originate conversations, wait for you to do that
o take copious notes
o maintain careful organization
o stay serious, rarely laugh
o like to hear facts, figures, statistics and proof
Types of professions where you find many Contemplators
o Accountant
o Secretary
o Bookkeeper
o Repair person
o Engineer
o Draughtperson
o Electrician
o Plumber
o Jeweller
o Scientist
Famous habitancy who are predominantly Contemplators
Albert Einstein
Rick Moranis
Steven Wright
Woody Allen
Leonard Nimoy
Paula Poundstone
Deepak Chopra
Victor Borge
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, diplomatic and cooperative. They very value relationships over goals. They are good at listening, have a sweet temperament, and tend to be open-minded. Most habitancy find them to be loving, and emotionally intuitive. If over-balanced in this style it can show up as overly meek and authentically sidetracked.
How to recognize Narrators
They tend to:
o come across as very accommodating and helpful
o wear casual, straightforward clothing, nothing too loud
o take the initiative to originate relationships, like to both talk and listen
o have pictures of family on their desk
o laugh quietly and often (but sometimes they're laughing just to be polite)
o show gratitude easily
Types of professions where you find many Narrators
o Counselor
o Teacher
o Minister
o Human Resources Manager
o Nurse
o Social Worker
Famous habitancy who are predominantly 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
