Communication Style Quiz

Discover which communication style you are in this short quiz.

Communication Style Quiz

Communication styles define the ways we give and receive information, as well as interact with other people. But do you understand your communication style?

Do you like communicating with lots of data or prefer to focus on feelings? Assertive communication or more passive communication? Do you like a conversation that builds slowly, or would you rather jump right to the key points?

Find out in this short communication styles quiz!

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Communication Style

Director

Summary

Directors are result-focused individuals who love action. They feel comfortable being in charge of individuals and situations.

Strengths

They are fast-paced, task-oriented, and work quickly and impressively by themselves.

Weaknesses

They are usually stubborn, impatient, and insensitive in some situations.

Recommended Practice

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Communication Style

Socializer

Summary

Also known as influencers, socializers are friendly and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy being in the spotlight and receiving praise, acknowledgment, and compliments.

Strengths

Their ability to build interpersonal relationships makes them excellent collaborators. Their persuasiveness and warmth makes them excellent at getting others excited about their vision.

Weaknesses

Impatience, an aversion to being alone, and a short attention span.

Recommended Practice

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Communication Style

Thinker

Summary

A thinker is analytical, persistent, and systematic. It is the nature of thinkers to be task-oriented and to work towards tangible results. They are always in charge of their emotions, so they may feel uncomfortable around socializers and others who are very outgoing.

Strengths

Thinkers are great problem solvers. They are detail-oriented, which means content is more important to them than style. Thinkers work very well independently and are always very precise with everything they do.

Weaknesses

They have high expectations of themselves, so they might be over-critical. It is possible for thinkers to become paralyzed by over-analysis as a result of their tendency toward perfection. They are deliberate, slow decision-makers. They conduct research, make comparisons, calculate margins of error, and then take action. Surprises and glitches irritate thinkers.

Recommended Practice

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Communication Style

Relator

Summary

A Relator is a warm and nurturing individual. They are the most people-oriented of the four styles.

Strengths

Relators are excellent team players due to their excellent listening skills. They are devoted friends and loyal employees. Their relaxed disposition makes them approachable and warm, and they usually develop a strong network of people.

Weaknesses

They are risk averse and become distressed when facing change. They strive for stability and balance. Relators go along with others even when they do not agree because they do not want to rock the boat.

Recommended Practice

Practice activities that can help you become a more effective communicator.

The 4 Communication Styles