What Is Your Communication Style In Relationships Quiz

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20 Questions | Total Attempts: 10279 | Updated: Dec 13, 2024
What Is Your Communication Style in Relationships Quiz

Psychologists define four main communication styles: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive. Only the fourth communication style, assertive, can ensure a healthy relationship and make you feel happy about your social interactions. 

The way we communicate is determined by childhood education, environment, and our own will. If you discover you are not communicating effectively, you can make an effort to change your style and become assertive. 

Take this 'What Is Your Communication Style in Relationships' quiz to find out what your communication style is!

Questions Excerpt

1. Do you exert control over others by using sarcasm and indirect communication?

A. Rarely

B. Somewhat

C. Yes

D. No

2. How do you react when someone gives you unsolicited advice?

A. I nod and pretend to agree, even if I don’t like it

B. I tell them off or criticize their advice harshly

C. I smile but later vent about how annoying they were

D. I thank them for their input but explain how I prefer to handle things

3. When discussing plans with friends, how do you handle disagreements?

A. I go along with whatever they want, even if I’m unhappy with it

B. I insist on doing what I want and refuse to compromise

C. I agree initially but later cancel or complain indirectly

D. I suggest an alternative and encourage collaboration to decide

4. How do you respond to receiving incorrect food at a restaurant?

A. I eat it anyway because I don’t want to cause trouble

B. I demand the server fix it immediately in a stern voice

C. I make sarcastic comments about the mistake but don’t directly address it

D. I politely point out the issue and request a replacement

5. When someone cuts you off in traffic, how do you react?

A. I say nothing and try to stay calm, even though it bothers me

B. I honk, yell, or glare at the driver

C. I tailgate or cut them off later to make a point

D. I let it go, reminding myself that it’s not worth the stress

6. How do you typically handle conflicts with coworkers?

A. I try to avoid the situation and hope it resolves itself

B. I confront the coworker directly and often argue my point strongly

C. I make subtle comments or give them the silent treatment

D. I address the issue calmly, focusing on finding a solution

7. Do you feel you have limited consideration for the rights, needs, or feelings of others?

A. No

B. Somewhat

C. Yes

D. Rarely

8. Do you appear passive on the surface, but subtly act out anger?

A. Somewhat

B. No

C. Yes

D. Rarely

9. Does your communication style often alienate and hurt others?

A. Never

B. Yes

C. Somewhat

D. Rarely

10. Do you make direct, honest communication of thoughts and feelings?

A. No

B. Somewhat

C. Rarely

D. Yes

11. Your partner has an annoying habit. What do you do?

A. Nothing, they won't change anyway

B. I criticize them mercilessly

C. I don't say anything, but I snort when they do it

D. I have a discussion about it and kindly ask them to give up on it

12. Are you happy about your relationships?

A. Not really, but what can I do?

B. Sometimes, and I impose my opinion when something is bothering me

C. No, but I find subtle ways to influence others

D. Yes, I feel that my relationships are healthy and fulfilling

13. What do you feel about conflicts?

A. I try to avoid them

B. I love them and I like fighting

C. I avoid them but use other methods to get what I want

D. They are a way to learn and evolve

14. Do you feel entitled to various privileges?

A. Not at all, I rather feel humble

B. Yes, and I make sure I get them

C. Yes, but I feel wronged and powerless

D. No, I just have rights and obligations like everyone else

15. Do you impose your will on others no matter what?

A. Never, and I hardly find a way to impose my will in general

B. Always, even if I have to employ force to do it

C. Yes, but by manipulating others

D. No, I try to respect other people's choices

16. Do you feel superior to other people?

A. No, I actually feel inferior

B. Yes, and I express my superiority

C. Yes, but I don't show it

D. No, everybody is different and has their own qualities

17. How do your friends describe you?

A. A calm and indulgent person

B. Someone who loses their temper very fast

C. Someone who uses manipulation to get what they want

D. A wise and balanced person

18. You don’t get on well with your partner’s parents. How do you cope?

A. I have to accept them even if I don't like them

B. I become aggressive and start a fight with them

C. I pretend everything is fine and find a way to pay it off to them

D. I try to remain civilized and try to spend as little time as possible with these people

19. Your partner agrees to lend money to a friend you can’t stand. What is your reaction?

A. I accept because I can't determine my partner to change their mind

B. I forcefully impose my point of view

C. I grudgingly accept and prepare some kind of revenge

D. I tell them I don't agree and explain why

20. You have a conflict with someone while standing in a queue. How do you solve the problem?

A. I don't do anything and feel powerless

B. I start a big fight

C. I don't say anything to that person, but start talking about it with other people in the queue

D. I stay calm and tell them what's bothering me

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