What Is Your Communication Style In Relationships Quiz

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20 Questions | Total Attempts: 12773 | Updated: Dec 13, 2024
1. Do you exert control over others by using sarcasm and indirect communication?

Rarely
Somewhat
Yes
No
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What Is Your Communication Style in Relationships Quiz
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2. How do you react when someone gives you unsolicited advice?

I nod and pretend to agree, even if I don’t like it
I tell them off or criticize their advice harshly
I smile but later vent about how annoying they were
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?

I go along with whatever they want, even if I’m unhappy with it
I insist on doing what I want and refuse to compromise
I agree initially but later cancel or complain indirectly
I suggest an alternative and encourage collaboration to decide
4. How do you respond to receiving incorrect food at a restaurant?

I eat it anyway because I don’t want to cause trouble
I demand the server fix it immediately in a stern voice
I make sarcastic comments about the mistake but don’t directly address it
I politely point out the issue and request a replacement
5. When someone cuts you off in traffic, how do you react?

I say nothing and try to stay calm, even though it bothers me
I honk, yell, or glare at the driver
I tailgate or cut them off later to make a point
I let it go, reminding myself that it’s not worth the stress
6. How do you typically handle conflicts with coworkers?

I try to avoid the situation and hope it resolves itself
I confront the coworker directly and often argue my point strongly
I make subtle comments or give them the silent treatment
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?

No
Somewhat
Yes
Rarely
8. Do you appear passive on the surface, but subtly act out anger?

Somewhat
No
Yes
Rarely
9. Does your communication style often alienate and hurt others?

Never
Yes
Somewhat
Rarely
10. Do you make direct, honest communication of thoughts and feelings?

No
Somewhat
Rarely
Yes
11. Your partner has an annoying habit. What do you do?

Nothing, they won't change anyway
I criticize them mercilessly
I don't say anything, but I snort when they do it
I have a discussion about it and kindly ask them to give up on it
12. Are you happy about your relationships?

Not really, but what can I do?
Sometimes, and I impose my opinion when something is bothering me
No, but I find subtle ways to influence others
Yes, I feel that my relationships are healthy and fulfilling
13. What do you feel about conflicts?

I try to avoid them
I love them and I like fighting
I avoid them but use other methods to get what I want
They are a way to learn and evolve
14. Do you feel entitled to various privileges?

Not at all, I rather feel humble
Yes, and I make sure I get them
Yes, but I feel wronged and powerless
No, I just have rights and obligations like everyone else
15. Do you impose your will on others no matter what?

Never, and I hardly find a way to impose my will in general
Always, even if I have to employ force to do it
Yes, but by manipulating others
No, I try to respect other people's choices
16. Do you feel superior to other people?

No, I actually feel inferior
Yes, and I express my superiority
Yes, but I don't show it
No, everybody is different and has their own qualities
17. How do your friends describe you?

A calm and indulgent person
Someone who loses their temper very fast
Someone who uses manipulation to get what they want
A wise and balanced person
18. You don’t get on well with your partner’s parents. How do you cope?

I have to accept them even if I don't like them
I become aggressive and start a fight with them
I pretend everything is fine and find a way to pay it off to them
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?

I accept because I can't determine my partner to change their mind
I forcefully impose my point of view
I grudgingly accept and prepare some kind of revenge
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?

I don't do anything and feel powerless
I start a big fight
I don't say anything to that person, but start talking about it with other people in the queue
I stay calm and tell them what's bothering me
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