Find Your Communication Style

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Find Your Communication Style

Are you curious about how you communicate with others? Take this quiz to discover your unique communication style! Knowing your style can enhance your interactions in both personal and professional settings.

Learn how your communication style affects your relationships.
Understand the strengths and weaknesses in your approach.
Gain insights to improve your communication skills.

9 Questions2 MinutesCreated by TalkingTree752

When talking to a customer or co-worker ...

I maintain eye contact the whole time

I alternate between looking at the person and looking down

I look around the room a good deal of the time.

I try to maintain eye contact but look away from time to time

If I have an important decision to make ...

I think it through completely before deciding.

I go with my gut instincts.

I consider the impact it will have on other people before deciding.

I run it by someone whose opinion I respect before deciding.

My office or work area mostly has ...

Family photos and sentimental items displayed

Inspirational posters, awards, and art displayed.

Graphs and charts displayed.

Calendars and project outlines displayed

If I am having a conflict with a co-worker or customer ...

I try to help the situation along by focusing on the positive.

I stay calm and try to understand the cause of the conflict.

I try to avoid discussing the issue causing the conflict.

I confront it right away so that it can get resolved as soon as possible.

When I talk on the phone at work ...

I keep the conversation focused on the purpose of the call.

I spend a few minutes chatting before getting down to business.

I am in no hurry to get off the phone and don't mind chatting about personal things, the weather, and so on.

I try to keep the conversation as brief as possible.

When a customer is explaining a problem to me ...

I try to understand and empathize with how she is feeling.

I look for the specific facts pertaining to the situation.

I listen carefully for the main issue so that I can find a solution.

I use my body language and tone of voice to show her that I understand.

When I want to get my point across to customers or co-workers ...

I listen to their point of view first and then express my ideas gently.

I strongly state my opinion so that they know where I stand.

I try to persuade them without being too forceful.

I explain the thinking and logic behind what I am saying.

When I am behind on a project and feel pressure to get it done ...

I make a list of everything I need to do, in what order, by when.

I block out everything else and focus 100 percent on the work I need to do.

I become anxious and have a hard time focusing on my work.

I set a date to get the project done by and go for it.

When I am late for a meeting or appointment ...

I don't panic but call ahead to say that I will be a few minutes late.

I feel bad about keeping the other person waiting

I get very upset and rush to get there as soon as possible

I apologize profusely once I arrive.

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