communication styles questionnaire from compassion-in-business

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

discover 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.

Random Patterned
Warm Aloof
Spontaneous Calculated
Less organised More organised
Open Reserved
Relationship orientated Task orientated
Impulsive Hesitant
Approachable Distant
Risk Play safe
Relaxed Self-controlled
Unstructured Structured
Sociable Private
Flexible Firm
Casual Proper
Emotional Logical
Easy going Tense
Direct Obtuse
Unfocused Focused
Scattered Disciplined
Less formal More formal
Non-conformist Conformist
Take charge Go along
Boisterous Calm
Challenging Accepting
Overbearing Shy
Extrovert Introvert
Loud Quiet
Initiate Respond
Make statements Ask questions
Outspoken Withhold
Talkative Listening
Pushy Retiring
Lead Follow
Overt Covert
Argumentative Agreeing
Unyielding Compromise
Forward Detached
Outgoing Restrained
Take on Avoid
Expanding Not expanding
More dominant Less dominant
Act Wait

Having selected the most appropriate option from each of the 42 items, press Continue to find your primary communication style: analyser, supporter, promoter or controller.