Someone really needs your help but you are busy, what do you do?
A.
Stop what you are doing and help! It is your nature
B.
Communicate that you are willing to help when you are no longer busy.
C.
Clearly, I am in the middle of doing something!!
D.
No, I cannot help right now.
2.
You feel yourself getting heated in an arguemnet, what do you do?
A.
Walk away and mutter something under your breath
B.
State clearly, I am feeling angry, please allow me to take a minute to cool down
C.
Continue to argue, until you get the last word!!
D.
Tell the other person they are right and take all the blame for the argument
3.
You had a great day and are really looking forward to your next venture. You see a group of your friends, what do you do?
A.
Immediately tell your friends the exciting day you had!
B.
Listen to everyone else's day, they deserve to be heard. Your business is usually kept to yourself.
C.
Keep your news to yourself but feel upset that no one asked about your day.
D.
Listen to your friends, allow them to feel heard and understood, then share your exciting news when the time is right!
4.
You arrive at a social gathering, what do you do?
A.
Look for familiar faces and find a time to jump into the conversation!
B.
Make your presence known, the party is here!!
C.
Enjoy the ambiance until someone starts up a conversation.
D.
Look for your friends and introduce yourself to others you have not met yet.
5.
A task at work went awry and your coworker handed off the task to you, what do you do first?
A.
It was not your fault, find your coworker that messed it up and tell them to fix it!
B.
Let your boss know but feel angry that your coworker would hand it off unfinished.
C.
Take responsibility for not looking it over first and communicate with your superior about the mistakes, mistakes do happen!
D.
Try your best to resolve the issue, no need to drag anyone into it!
6.
Your uncle is causing a ruckus at a family function, causing grandmom to get upset, what do you do?
A.
Yell from across the table to calm the heck down, Uncle!
B.
Try to diffuse the situation by finding a topic that everyone can agree upon.
C.
Sit back and allow the others to handle it, confrontation is not my thing!
D.
Talk to another family member about how your uncle is wrong and is taking things too far
7.
You are feeling under the weather and could really use some soup, what do you do?
A.
Get up and make it, I don't want to burden anyone.
B.
Ask your partner or call a friend to pick some up for you.
C.
Tell someone you live with to make you some soup!
D.
Reluctantly get up and make the soup yourself
Quiz Outcomes
1.
Aggressive
You communicate in a way that commands the attention in a conversation. Take a deep breath, and work on those active listening skills! Empathy can go a long way :)
2.
Assertive
You communicate in a direct, open, and honest way, clearly stating how you feel in any given situation. You allow others to feel heard and understood!
3.
Passive
You tend to avoid expressing your feelings or opinions and typically do not respond openly to conflicts. Try to remember the three C's of communication - confidence, control, and be clear!
4.
Passive-Aggressive
You communicate passively but you are harboring some resentment and may feel angry underneeth it all. As a result you may act out in a way that is not so obviously angry. Express yourself!!! It is okay to have some feelings :)