I only give negative feedback so they can improve. I offer feedback both on their strengths and development areas.Ĭ. I ask questions to understand why my boss has a difference perspective.Ī. I talk to HR to document my disagreement.Ĭ. I tell my boss directly and use examples to show him why he is wrong.ī. When I disagree with the feedback I received,Ī.I deny the problem, make excuses, or plead ignorance. I ask for specific examples and note where I need to improve.Ĭ. I often lean slightly forward and face my body toward the speaker.ī. I tend to smile and use humor at appropriate times.Ī. I often lean back and turn my body away from the speaker.Ĭ. When I am listening to the other person,ī.I stand five- to six-feet away from the person. I stand two- to three-feet away from the person.Ĭ. I tend to be serious and don’t smile often.Ī. I begin to look impatient, hoping that the person will get the hint.Ī. I lead in with a positive comment first.ī. When I have a negative opinion or comment,ī.I quickly point out that they’re wrong, and why.
I listen first, ask questions for clarification, then disagree non-judgmentally.ī. I wait until the other person is done speaking before I speak.Ī. I tend to interrupt before the other person is done speaking to show my excitement for the subject.ī. I listen intently and I don’t ask questions, as it would be impolite.Ī. I listen for meaning and ask questions.Ĭ. I tend to be distracted by things going on around me.ī. I tend to talk about and focus on the negative (bad) aspects.Ī. I tend to talk about and focus on positive (good) aspects.ī. avoid small talk and jump into more important matters.Ī. “warm-up” new conversations with small talk.ī. When starting a conversation, I usuallyĪ.I occasionally use courtesy words and phrases.Ĭ. I frequently use courtesy words and phrases – “thank you, please, sorry.”ī. I usually let the other person do most of the talking.Ī. I try to equalize my participation in the conversation.Ĭ. I only learn the names of important people.Ī. I don’t pay attention to names, as I tend to forget them.Ĭ. I make an effort to remember and use their name.ī. I introduce myself with a smile and offer a handshake.Ī. I wait for the other person to introduce themselves.ī. While it may be true that everyone is entitled to their own communication style, it is important to realize that certain styles are more acceptable and beneficial to you than others in the western business world.Ī. Your communication style matters when it comes to the reputation you build at work, and how effective you can be in your career. Go to the next workout – Interpersonal Communication Style Quiz – Detailed Answers.Add your reaction and questions about why your answers may have differed from what is recommended in the comments section.Score yourself out of 25 – Compare your answers to the recommended answers at the bottom of the quiz.Answer the 25 questions below honestly (without peeking at the answers).Workout Objective: Find out how closely your interpersonal communication style match what is expected
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