Communication Style Assessment Test - the question form
Questions: 20 · 4 minutes
1. You are doing something you enjoy and think you are doing it very well. If someone criticizes your work, you usually say:
"I do everything to the highest standard. What do you know about it?"
"I still think this deserves a good evaluation."
"You're right," even though you actually disagree.
2. You forgot to take something with you. Someone says, "What a klutz!" You usually respond:
"Takes one to know one."
"You're right. Sometimes I act like a klutz."
You start making excuses or stay silent in an offended way.
3. Someone is late to meet you and offers no explanation. You usually say:
"Next time I won’t wait."
"I was worried."
You do not say anything to the person.
4. When you need someone to do you a favor, you usually say:
"You must do this for me."
"Could you do something for me?" and then you explain what you need.
You hint slightly that you need this person to do you a favor.
5. Someone is upset. In situations like this, you usually say:
"I wish I had your problems!"
"Can I help?"
When you are nearby, you do not start a conversation.
6. You are upset about something. Someone asks, "Are you upset about something?" In situations like this, you usually respond:
"That's none of your business!"
"Yes, I'm upset. Thank you for your concern."
"It's nothing."
7. When you are blamed for someone else’s mistake, you usually say:
"You don’t understand anything!"
"It’s not my fault."
You take responsibility.
8. When someone tells you that your work is excellent, you usually respond:
"Yes, I usually do it better than anyone else."
"Thank you."
"You are exaggerating."
9. If someone is very kind to you, you usually:
Take it for granted
Say, "You have been very kind to me"
Feel embarrassed and say nothing
10. You are talking loudly with a friend. If someone comments on this, you usually respond:
"It is fine," and you continue talking loudly.
"Sorry, I will speak more quietly," and then you continue the conversation in a softer voice.
You stop the conversation immediately.
11. If someone tries to cut in line, you:
Complain loudly
Ask them to go to the back of the line
Feel annoyed to yourself without addressing anyone specifically, or stay silent
12. Someone has something you need. In this situation, you usually:
tell the person to give it to you, or simply take it
say you would like to use the item, and then ask for it
talk about the item, but do not ask for it
13. Someone asks to borrow something you do not want to lend. You usually say:
"No, you should have your own!"
"Actually, I would rather not lend it to anyone, but you can use it."
You lend it anyway, despite not wanting to.
14. Strangers are talking about something you know well and are interested in. You would like to join the conversation. In these situations, you usually:
Interrupt the conversation and immediately start talking about your achievements in this area
Move closer and join in when there is an appropriate opening
Move closer and wait for others to notice you
15. Someone asks what you are doing. You usually say:
"Do not interrupt me. Can't you see I'm busy?"
You pause your work and explain what exactly you are doing
"Nothing in particular," or you continue working silently
16. You see someone trip and fall. In situations like this, you say:
"You need to watch where you're going."
"Are you OK? Can I help you with anything?"
"It's those bumps in the sidewalk," or you do not react to the event.
17. You trip. Someone asks, “Are you okay?” You usually say:
"Leave me alone!"
"Thank you, I'm fine."
You say nothing.
18. You made a mistake, but someone else is being blamed for it. You usually say:
"It is their mistake!"
"This is my mistake."
You say nothing.
19. You see someone you would like to get to know. In this situation, you usually:
Cheerfully call out to the person, approach them, and start talking about yourself.
Approach the person, introduce yourself, and start a conversation.
Approach and wait for them to speak to you, or watch them from a distance.
20. A stranger greets you. In such situations, you usually say:
"Leave me alone."
"Hello. Do we know each other?" You introduce yourself and ask them to introduce themselves.
You pretend not to notice them.