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Try this fun self-quiz to find out your dominant Communication Style.<\/strong><\/p>\n Afterwards, read about the different styles\u00a0and reflect on how you can work with others of a different style. \u00a0At the very end of the quiz, after the \u2018About The Author: \u00a0Carla Rieger\u2019 Choose the letter of the statement that most closely resembles you:<\/span><\/p>\n 1. At a large social gathering, you are most likely to:<\/strong> 2. When you first arrive at a meeting you are usually\u2026<\/strong> 3. If you were famous in your field, which career would most suit you?<\/strong> 4. What style of entertainment do you most enjoy watching?<\/strong> 5. Of these four personality traits, you consider your strongest to be:<\/strong> 6. The statement that most closely describes you is:<\/strong> 7. Which appeals to you the most?<\/strong> 8. Which rules you more?<\/strong> 9. New and non-routine interaction with others:<\/strong> 10. When doing group projects, which part of the process 11. If you suddenly have some spare time on a weekend, \u00a0<\/strong> 12. You want to buy a special gift for a new friend that 13. Which description most fits you?<\/strong> 14. Most of the time, when working, you prefer:<\/strong> 15. When the phone rings do you<\/strong> 16. Your favorite type of clothing to wear:<\/strong> 17. Which genre of fiction to you most prefer:<\/strong> 18. Which is more admirable:<\/strong> 19. In terms of comedy, I most closely identify with people who can:<\/strong> 20. If a conflict arises between a friend and I, my first reaction is to:<\/strong> Communication Style Quiz \u2014 Answers<\/strong><\/p>\n Circle the answers you chose. \u00a0Then, count the number of A\u2019s, D\u2019s, N\u2019s, 1.\u00a0<\/strong> a=D, b=N, c=A, d=C Total A\u2019s ______ Read on about the various Communication styles. \u00a0Keep in mind, the descriptions that follow are extreme\u00a0examples to illustrate how they differ. \u00a0Most people are a combination of the four styles, and some people are so\u00a0unique, they don\u2019t fit into any quadrant. \u00a0Use the descriptions simply as a guideline to help you see how\u00a0workplace communications can be greatly affected by an individual\u2019s style.<\/p>\n Demonstrators Demonstrators are<\/span> people-oriented, fast-paced and enthusiastic. How to recognize Demonstrators<\/strong><\/p>\n They tend to:<\/span> Types of professions where you find many Demonstrators<\/span> Famous people who are predominantly Demonstrators<\/span> Assertors Assertors are<\/span> fast-paced and direct, like Demonstrators, How to recognize Assertors<\/strong><\/p>\n They tend to:<\/span> Types of professions where you find many Assertors<\/span> Famous people who are predominantly Assertors<\/span> Contemplators<\/strong><\/p>\n Contemplators are<\/span> task-oriented like Assertors. How to recognize Contemplators<\/strong><\/p>\n They tend to:<\/span> Types of professions where you find many Contemplators<\/span> Famous people who are predominantly Contemplators<\/span> Narrators<\/strong><\/p>\n Narrators are<\/span> slow-paced and indirect like Contemplators, but they are How to recognize Narrators<\/strong><\/p>\n They tend to:<\/span> Types of professions where you find many Narrators<\/span> Famous people who are predominantly Narrators<\/span> About the Author<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Carla Rieger leads retreats, and speaks at association meetings, http:\/\/www.carlarieger.com (http:\/\/www.carlarieger.com)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Okay here are my results. \u00a0I\u2019m not going to give you my individual anwers as that is too much of a pain. \u00a0Here are my Results.<\/p>\n #A\u2019s = 3 Appearantly, Contemplator is my \u2018strong suit\u2019. \u00a0I\u2019m ok with that. \u00a0Too damn late to change it now anyway. \u00a0HOPE YOU HAD FUN AND SEE YOU IN THE NEXT POST!!! In Freedom, Charity and Success<\/strong>, PS –\u00a0Visit and explore my Blog at\u00a0GOTO GEORGE\u2019S BLOG<\/a>; Have you ever had to go to court?<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0It sucks. \u00a0You feel \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Error: Invalid GA Profile ID set. The format should ga:XXXXXX, where XXXXXX is your profile number Try this fun self-quiz to find out your dominant Communication Style. 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\nI will show you my answers. \u00a0To score the quiz, you match your choice with a letter. \u00a0Then you count up the number of those letters. \u00a0There are directions after the last question. \u00a0There are 20 questions. \u00a0For your own interest, be honest and have some interesting fun.<\/p>\n
\na. interact with many different people, strangers included.
\nb. talk one-on-one mostly with people you already know.
\nc. use the opportunity to make important contacts.
\nd. leave as soon as it is polite to do so.<\/p>\n
\na. \u2026a bit late, and try to sneak in the back without being noticed.
\nb. \u2026purposely a bit late, you like to get there when things have started happening already.
\nc. \u2026arrive right on time and feel impatient if the meeting starts late.
\nd. \u2026arrive early so that you can be ready and organized when the meeting starts.<\/p>\n
\na. Movie star
\nb. Head of a company
\nc. Inventor
\nd. Humanitarian<\/p>\n
\na. Something warm and friendly.
\nb. Something quirky and intellectual.
\nc. Something political or satirical.
\nd. Something wild, outrageous and\/or fun.<\/p>\n
\na. Compassion
\nb. Assertiveness
\nc. Imagination
\nd. Persistence<\/p>\n
\na. Sensible and frugal.
\nb. Rational and quick-witted.
\nc. Sensitive and reliable.
\nd. Creative and fiery.<\/p>\n
\na. Taking action on a calculated risk.
\nb. Creating harmonious human relationships.
\nc. Discovering the secret behind a complex mystery.
\nd. Going to an exciting social event.<\/p>\n
\na. Your heart
\nb. Your head
\nc. Your wallet
\nd. Your libido<\/p>\n
\na. \u2026usually stimulates and energize you.
\nb. \u2026revitalizes you, if you have a special connection with someone in the process.
\nc. \u2026taxes your reserves, and you aren\u2019t afraid to let people know it.
\nd. \u2026taxes your reserves, so you quietly slip away when no one is watching.<\/p>\n
\nis most important to you?<\/strong>
\na. Creating relationships with people.
\nb. Sorting out who is playing what role in the project.
\nc. Organizing the way the project is done.
\nd. Making sure the process of doing it is fun and exciting.<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 what you usually most WANT to do is:<\/strong>
\na. \u2026contact several friends and see if there is something fun going on.
\nb. \u2026have some quality time with one or a just a few people.
\nc. \u2026get a number of important things done on your TO DO list.
\nd. \u2026focus your energy on one specific hobby or project.<\/p>\n
\nyou don\u2019t know very well. You are most likely to:<\/strong>
\na. Buy the first thing you see that you intuitively think they would like.
\nb. Carefully find just the right thing, after much comparison-shopping.
\nc. Buy the same special gift you always buy for special people.
\nd. Get someone else to buy the gift, or just give your friend some money.<\/p>\n
\na. Hard working and ambitious
\nb. Animated and gregarious
\nc. Focused and efficient
\nd. Cooperative and gentle<\/p>\n
\na. To do your job quietly on your own.
\nb. To be an integral part of a team working together.
\nc. To influence the team in new and creative directions
\nd. To be the leader and structure-maker for the team<\/p>\n
\na. \u2026answer it immediately and talk at length
\nb. \u2026look forward to the call, but wait a few rings before answering.
\nc. \u2026deal with whoever it is quickly and efficiently.
\nd. \u2026hope someone else will answer it.<\/p>\n
\na. Something comfortable, practical and low key.
\nb. A unique ensemble that makes a statement.
\nc. An expensive-looking power outfit.
\nd. Something easy-going and nice.<\/p>\n
\na. Mystery, documentary or science fiction
\nb. Feel-good story or romance
\nc. Epic, historical or action
\nd. Comedy, psychological thriller, glitzy<\/p>\n
\na. The ability to organize and be methodical.
\nb. The ability to take charge in a chaotic situation.
\nc. The ability to motivate others to succeed.
\nd. The ability to make people feel comfortable and included.<\/p>\n
\na. \u2026tell a heartwarming, funny story.
\nb. \u2026tell a good joke.
\nc. \u2026create great characters through movement, voice, costume, etc.
\nd. \u2026tell a witty one-liner, pun, or wordplay.<\/p>\n
\na. \u2026make sure they understand my position on things.
\nb. \u2026make sure the relationship doesn\u2019t get damaged.
\nc. \u2026avoid that person for a while.
\nd. \u2026find a compromise, where we both get at least part of what we want.<\/p>\n
\nand C\u2019s you have at the bottom.<\/p>\n
\n2.\u00a0<\/strong> a=N, b=D, c=A, d=C
\n3.\u00a0<\/strong> a=D, b=A, c=C, d=N
\n4.\u00a0<\/strong> a=N, b=C, c=A, d=D
\n5.\u00a0<\/strong> a=N, b=A, c=D, d=C
\n6.<\/strong>\u00a0 a=C, b=A, c=N, d=D
\n7.\u00a0<\/strong> a=A, b=N, c=C, d=D
\n8.\u00a0<\/strong> a=N, b=C, c=A, d=D
\n9.\u00a0<\/strong> a=D, b=N, c=A, d=C
\n10.\u00a0<\/strong> a=N, b=A, c=C, d=N
\n11.\u00a0<\/strong> a=D, b=N, c=D, d=C
\n12.\u00a0<\/strong> a=D, b=N, c=C, d=A
\n13.\u00a0<\/strong> a=A, b=D, c=C, d=N
\n14.\u00a0<\/strong> a=C, b=N, c=D, d=A
\n15.\u00a0<\/strong> a=D, b=N, c=A, d=C
\n16.\u00a0<\/strong> a=C, b=D, c=A, d=N
\n17.\u00a0<\/strong> a=C, b=N, c=A, d=D
\n18.<\/strong>\u00a0 a=C, b=A, c=D, d=N
\n19.\u00a0<\/strong> a=N, b=A, c=D, d=C
\n20<\/strong>. \u00a0a=A, b=N, c=C, d=D<\/p>\n
\nTotal D\u2019s ______
\nTotal N\u2019s ______
\nTotal C\u2019s ______
\n[<\/strong>Total should come to 20]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThey usually have more open and casual body\u00a0language.
\nThey tend to be animated and outgoing, and prefer an informal atmosphere. Demonstrators can be\u00a0outrageous, spontaneous, excitable and sociable.
\nThey are ideas people who like to be in the limelight. If overbalanced
\nin this style some weaknesses may show up such as being unreliable, self-centered, overly optimistic\u00a0and indiscriminate.<\/p>\n
\nbe somewhat disorganized
\nhave trouble being on time and keeping track of details
\nwear bright colors
\nsit in an open posture
\ntake the initiative in the conversation
\nlaugh easily and loudly
\nare fun-loving
\nlike to talk about themselves<\/p>\n
\nSalesperson
\nTrial Lawyer
\nEntertainer
\nPublic Relations Officer
\nAdvertising Executive
\nSocial director<\/p>\n
\nSteve Martin
\nCarol Burnett
\nRobin Williams
\nJim Carey
\nLucille Ball
\nJerry Lewis
\nElvis Presley
\nZig Ziglar
\nPierre Trudeau
\nMarilyn Monroe
\nCharlie Chaplin<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nbut are more task-oriented, than people-oriented.
\nThey\u00a0tend to be hard working, ambitious, leader types.
\nThey are good at making decisions quickly and efficiently.
\nThey are goal-oriented, assertive and confident.
\nAssertors are the take-charge people who let nothing stop them.
\nIf over-balanced in this style some weaknesses may show up
\nsuch as being too impatient, competitive and\u00a0judgmental.<\/p>\n
\nlike timeliness and efficiency
\nlook and appear powerful and formal
\nsit in an erect posture
\nbe highly discriminating in many areas (people, opportunities, food, etc.)
\nlaugh less frequently than demonstrators, maintain a more serious demeanor
\ntake a leadership role in most situations
\nask pointed or challenging questions
\nhave strong opinions and creative ideas to share<\/p>\n
\nCorporate CEO
\nPolitician
\nStockbroker
\nLawyer
\nHard-driving newspaper reporter
\nIndependent consultant
\nDrill sergeant
\nFilm\/TV Director
\nEntrepreneur<\/p>\n
\nJonathan Winters
\nBea Arthur
\nJoan Rivers
\nJohn Cleese
\nMuhammed Ali
\nCarroll O\u2019Connor
\nEd Asner
\nClint Eastwood
\nCandace Bergen
\nGeorge C. Scott
\nDavid Letterman
\nMargaret Thatcher<\/p>\n
\nHowever they are more indirect and slow-paced.
\nContemplators\u00a0tend to be analytical, detail-oriented,
\nthinker types. They are persistent, good problem solvers, and pride
\nthemselves on their orderliness and accuracy.
\nOften seen alone, they tend to have quiet, low-key personalities.
\nIf\u00a0over-balanced in this style some weaknesses may show up such as
\nbeing too withdrawn, rigid, closed-minded,\u00a0and overly pessimistic.<\/p>\n
\nwear conservative, simple, functional clothing
\nsit in a closed posture
\nkeep to themselves
\nnot initiate conversations, wait for you to do that
\ntake copious notes
\nmaintain meticulous organization
\nstay serious, rarely laugh
\nlike to hear facts, figures, statistics and proof<\/p>\n
\nAccountant
\nSecretary
\nBookkeeper
\nRepair person
\nEngineer
\nDraughtperson
\nElectrician
\nPlumber
\nJeweller
\nScientist<\/p>\n
\nAlbert Einstein
\nRick Moranis
\nSteven Wright
\nWoody Allen
\nLeonard Nimoy
\nPaula Poundstone
\nDeepak Chopra
\nVictor Borge
\nCarl Sagan
\nAl Gore
\nAngela Lansbury<\/p>\n
\nmore people-oriented like Demonstrators.\u00a0They are warm, friendly,
\ngentle and cooperative. They highly value relationships over goals.
\nThey are good at\u00a0listening, have a sweet temperament,
\nand tend to be open-minded. Most people find them to be loving,
\nand\u00a0emotionally intuitive. If over-balanced in this style it can
\nshow up as overly meek and easily sidetracked.<\/p>\n
\ncome across as very accommodating and helpful,
\nwear casual, simple clothing, nothing too loud
\ntake the initiative to create relationships, like to both talk and listen
\nhave pictures of family on their desk
\nlaugh quietly and often (but sometimes they\u2019re laughing just to be polite)
\nshow gratitude easily<\/p>\n
\nCounselor
\nTeacher
\nMinister
\nHuman Resources Manager
\nNurse
\nSocial Worker<\/p>\n
\nMary Tyler Moore
\nBill Cosby
\nJean Stapleton
\nJohn Candy
\nMr. Rogers
\nGilda Radner
\nDan Ackroyd
\nJack Canfield (Editor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books)
\nLeo Buscaglia
\nJimmy Carter
\nBarbara Walters
\nBill Clinton
\nFlorence Nightengale<\/p>\n
\nsales rallies, and staff development\u00a0programs.
\nAs a keynote speaker, trainer and coach, Carla helps people use
\ntheir creativity to stay in high\u00a0performance states.<\/p>\n
\n#D\u2019s = 5
\n#N\u2019s = 5
\n#C\u2019s = 7<\/p>\n
\n(I really am trying to post at least once per day. \u00a0This week sucked big-time. \u00a0I\u2019ll write more about it in upcoming blogs but briefly, my back account was\u2026what shall we say\u2026obscenely abused? \u00a0Yeah, ok, it was friggin Raped!!! \u00a0Got it all cleared up now and I\u2019ll only have to live on the hot dogs in the freezer I have until next week. \u00a0 Take Care and,<\/p>\nIf you enjoyed this post, Please \u201cLike and Share\u201d<\/h3>\n
\nGeorge M Ward\u00a0(aka Belly59)<\/p>\n
\nAnd there\u2019s a Very Good Reason I always sign off with –
\nFreedom, Charity and Success.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Click on it and I\u2019ll tell
\nyou all about why I always close with that.<\/p>\n
\nnaive, taken advantage of and that the whole cause of
\nyou trying to defend yourself is pointless, that it\u2019s a
\nlost cause. \u00a0But you can\u2026
\n\u2018WIN IN COURT \u2013 WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n