COMMUNICATION STYLES Flashcards
Slow-paced, indirect, task-oriented
Contemplators
Weaknesses of Demonstrators
unreliable, self-centered, overly optimistic, and indiscriminate
Slow-paced, indirect, people-oriented
Narrators
good at making decisions quickly and efficiently
Assertors
often seen alone, they tend to have quiet, low key personalities
Contemplators
good at listening, have a sweet temperament, tend to be open-minded
Narrators
How to recognize Demonstrators
- 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
hard-working, ambitious, leader types
Assertors
Types of Professions (Contemplators)
- Accountant
- Secretary
- Bookkeeper
- Engineer
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Jeweller
goal-oriented, assertive, confident
Assertors
warm, friendly, gentle, and cooperative
Narrators
Types of Professions (Narrators)
- Counsellor
- Teacher
- Minister
- Human Resources Manager
- Nurse
- Social Worker
People-oriented, fast-paced, enthusiastic
Demonstrators
Weaknesses of Assertors
Impatient, competitive, and judgmental
more open and casual language
Demonstrators
How to recognize Assertors
- 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
loving and emotionally intuitive
Narrators
Types of Professions (Assertors)
- Corporate CEO
- Politician
- Stockbroker
- Lawyer
- Film/TV Director
- Entrepreneur
Types of Professions (Demonstrators)
- Salesperson
- Trial Lawyer
- Entertainer
- Public Relations Officer
- Advertising Executive
- Social Director
persistent, good problem solvers, orderliness, and accuracy
Contemplators
How to recognize Narrators
- 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
analytical, detail-oriented, thinker types
Contemplators
take-charge people who let nothing stop them
Assertors
Weaknesses of Narrators
overly meek and easily sidetracked
