COMMUNICATION STYLES

Question 1

Slow-paced, indirect, task-oriented

Answer 1

Contemplators

Question 2

Weaknesses of Demonstrators

Answer 2

unreliable, self-centered, overly optimistic, and indiscriminate

Question 3

Slow-paced, indirect, people-oriented

Answer 3

Narrators

Question 4

good at making decisions quickly and efficiently

Answer 4

Assertors

Question 5

often seen alone, they tend to have quiet, low key personalities

Answer 5

Contemplators

Question 6

good at listening, have a sweet temperament, tend to be open-minded

Answer 6

Narrators

Question 7

How to recognize Demonstrators

Answer 7

• be somewhat disorganized
• have trouble being on time and keeping track of details
• sit in an open posture
• take the initiative in the conversation
• laugh easily and loudly

Question 8

hard-working, ambitious, leader types

Answer 8

Assertors

Question 9

Types of Professions (Contemplators)

Answer 9

• Accountant
• Secretary
• Bookkeeper
• Engineer
• Electrician
• Plumber
• Jeweller

Question 10

goal-oriented, assertive, confident

Answer 10

Assertors

Question 11

warm, friendly, gentle, and cooperative

Answer 11

Narrators

Question 12

Types of Professions (Narrators)

Answer 12

• Counsellor
• Teacher
• Minister
• Human Resources Manager
• Nurse
• Social Worker

Question 13

People-oriented, fast-paced, enthusiastic

Answer 13

Demonstrators

Question 14

Weaknesses of Assertors

Answer 14

Impatient, competitive, and judgmental

Question 15

more open and casual language

Answer 15

Demonstrators

Question 16

How to recognize Assertors

Answer 16

• like timeliness and efficiency
• look and appear powerful and formal
• sit in an erect posture
• be highly discriminating in many areas
• take a leadership role in most situations

Question 17

loving and emotionally intuitive

Answer 17

Narrators

Question 18

Types of Professions (Assertors)

Answer 18

• Corporate CEO
• Politician
• Stockbroker
• Lawyer
• Film/TV Director
• Entrepreneur

Question 19

Types of Professions (Demonstrators)

Answer 19

• Salesperson
• Trial Lawyer
• Entertainer
• Public Relations Officer
• Advertising Executive
• Social Director

Question 20

persistent, good problem solvers, orderliness, and accuracy

Answer 20

Contemplators

Question 21

How to recognize Narrators

Answer 21

• come across as very accommodating and helpful
• take the initiative to create relationships
• have pictures of their family on their desks
• laugh quietly and often
• show gratitude easily

Question 22

analytical, detail-oriented, thinker types

Answer 22

Contemplators

Question 23

take-charge people who let nothing stop them

Answer 23

Assertors

Question 24

Weaknesses of Narrators

Answer 24

overly meek and easily sidetracked

Question 25

outrageous, spontaneous, excitable, and sociable

Answer 25

Demonstrators

Question 26

Weaknesses of Contemplators

Answer 26

• Too withdrawn, rigid, close-minded, and overly pessimistic

Question 27

How to recognize Contemplators

Answer 27

• sit in a closed posture
• keep to themselves
• not initiate conversations
• take copious notes
• maintain meticulous organization

Question 28

Fast-paced, direct, task-oriented

Answer 28

Assertors

Question 29

animated, outgoing, and prefer an informal atmosphere

Answer 29

Demonstrators

Question 30

highly value relationships over goals

Answer 30

Narrators