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Ever wondered why you communicate better with some people than with others?

find out your primary communication style…

Answer the following questions to determine the style you use most when communicating with other people. For each of the 42 options below select the attribute that best describes you in most situations. Answer all the questions. Be honest with yourself. This isn’t a test; there are no “right” or “wrong” answers, only those that best apply to you.

1. Random   Patterned
2. Warm   Aloof
3. Spontaneous   Calculated
4. Less organised   More organised
5. Open   Reserved
6. Relationship orientated   Task orientated
7. Impulsive   Hesitant
8. Approachable   Distant
9. Risk   Safe play
10.  Relaxed   Self-controlled
11. Unstructured   Structured
12. Sociable   Private
13. Flexible   Firm
14. Casual   Proper
15. Emotional   Logical
16. Easy going   Tense
17. Direct   Obtuse
18. Unfocused   Focused
19. Scattered   Disciplined
20. Less formal   More formal
21. Non-conformist   Conformist
22. Take charge   Go along
23. Boisterous   Calm
24. Challenging   Accepting
25. Overbearing   Shy
26. Extrovert   Introvert
27. Loud   Quiet
28. Initiate   Respond
29. Make statements   Ask questions
30. Outspoken   Withhold
31. Talkative   Listening
32. Pushy   Retiring
33. Lead   Follow
34. Overt   Covert
35. Argumentative   Agreeing
36. Unyielding   Compromise
37. Forward   Detached
38. Outgoing   Restrained
39. Take on   Avoid
40. Expanding   Not expanding
41. More dominant   Less dominant
42. Act   Wait

Having selected the most appropriate option from each of the 42 items, press Continue to find your primary communication style: analysing, supporting, promoting or controlling.