Your usual starting point
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Communication Style Test
When you explain an idea, make a request or join a conversation, what comes first: a clear point, a connection with the person or a question that opens up the topic?
12questions
4minutes
3communication approaches
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01
Understand what you bring to a conversation
A useful conversation needs both a message and a listener. Explore what you usually prioritise, then try a small adjustment in your next conversation.
Your room to adapt
Notice what another person may need alongside your preferred approach.
A conversation to try it in
Use a specific suggestion in your next request, explanation or discussion.
02
Three approaches, not three boxes
You can be direct, supportive and curious in the same conversation. This test compares the approach you would choose first in 12 situations.
Direct communication
State the main point and make the next action clear.
Supportive communication
Attend to the other person and build mutual understanding.
Exploratory communication
Ask questions and explore meanings before settling on an answer.
How your communication profile is calculated
Each choice adds two points to one approach. The percentages show the share of situations in which you chose it, not how skilled you are at communicating.
- 1We count your choices for each of the three approaches.
- 2The highest total selects your main profile; another positive score can provide a secondary approach.
- 3Tied scores stay tied in the bars. A fixed order selects the heading when needed.
Choose your usual first move
- Think of ordinary conversations, not only arguments or presentations.
- Choose what you actually do first, rather than what sounds ideal.
- If two answers fit, choose the one you reach for more often.
FAQ
Questions about communication styles
This original BrainApps questionnaire explores three ways of communicating in everyday situations. See what you tend to lead with and how to adapt your approach to the conversation.
Is a direct style better than a supportive one?+
There is no winning style here. A clear request, attentive listening and a useful question can each help in different moments.
Does the result measure my communication skills?+
No. It summarises the approaches you chose in these situations. Clear communication also depends on listening, context and practice.
Can my style change between work and home?+
Yes. Roles, familiarity and the purpose of a conversation can change your first move. Answer with your usual everyday pattern in mind.
What if two approaches get similar scores?+
Read both descriptions. You could state your main point and then ask how the other person sees it, rather than choosing only one approach.
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