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Your interpersonal communication style can directly affect your work reputation and your overall work effectiveness. Your communication style pertains to
- How you speak to someone one-on-one or in a group setting.
- How you discuss work-related topics or personal topics at work
- How you carry yourself in a formal and casual communication with others.
13 Questions Quiz
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. Take 2 minutes to take this quiz now – find out how your interpersonal skills stack up against what’s expected!
I developed these 13 basic interpersonal communication style questions as they are the most commonly encountered in business settings. Answers to some questions are fairly consistent across all cultures in the world and therefore easy to get correctly. While some questions would have distinctly different correct answers depending on culture. The correct answers in this quiz are based on common standards in the Western business world.
For details on what are the best answers and why, go to the detailed explanation here – Interpersonal Communication Style Quiz – Detailed Answers.
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Missed 1 of 13. Unless writing or taking notes, I try to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation. And, while rated as incorrect on the quiz, I will continue to try to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation. My rationale for doing so is if the other person only does it occasionally, then they will see that I am attentive and I will see they are attentive. Otherwise, during a short conversation If both of us only do it only occasionally, neither will actually make eye contact at all, and neither will believe the other person was listening. While I… Read more »
Jeff, I can see your point and the answer choices can be a bit tricky. Either way, glad to hear your have exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Best wishes in 2017