Which of the 4 Types of Communicators Are You?

By: Teresa M.
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which of the 4 Types of Communicators Are You?
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About This Quiz

Everyone communicates differently, but do you know your basic style of communication? When you want to get your point across, how do you do it? Psychology has broken the way we interact down into four groups: verbal communicators, nonverbal communicators, written communicators, and visual communicators. As you go through the quiz, we will ask you questions designed to decipher the way you communicate best!

When you get angry at a friend, do you have a face-to-face argument, or do you prefer to write your thoughts out in a long email or message? The way you respond to our various scenarios during this quiz will reveal which of the four communication styles you utilize most naturally.

While communication styles are as varied as individual life experiences, the four categories are present in most people to some degree of dominance. Sharing the way you deal with your coworkers, your family, or the folks around you in the grocery store line can help us place you in the correct communication category. 

As you go through the four types of communication quiz, filling us in on your lifestyle and your relationships will help us find the answer you seek. Answer as truthfully as you can! Then, we'll tell you how you communicate best! Let's find out!


Where did you sit in your high school English class?
Front row
Middle rows
Back of the class
Our seats were assigned.

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How do you feel about public speaking?
I don't mind it!
It horrifies me.
I do anything I can do avoid it.
It depends on the event.

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How would your most recent ex describe your ability to communicate?
Over the top
Lacking
Weird
Decent

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Are you better with maps or with GPS?
Siri is all I need.
I can use either.
I prefer maps.
I couldn't live without GPS.

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If you and your boss disagreed, how would you express it?
I would yell right back.
I would try to see their point of view.
I would write an email with key points about my stance.
I would make a graph showing I'm right.

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Are you good at reading body language?
I think I'm more into words.
I am very good at reading body language.
It's not my strong suit.
Sometimes.

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The woman in front of you in the grocery store won't stop talking, what do you do?
I engage in a long conversation.
I listen quietly.
I put my face in a magazine.
I pretend like I'm not listening.

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How do you show your anger most often?
I tell you how I feel.
I cross my arms and stamp my feet.
I send an angry text.
I flip the bird.

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What kind of movies do you like most?
Romantic Comedy
Thriller
Documentary
Animated

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Would you say you are artistically inclined?
I'm not at all creative.
I'm creative, but not so much artistic.
I'm good with words.
I have a lot of artistic talent.

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What would be your job in a hospital?
Receptionist
Doctor
Nurse
Psychiatrist

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What would you be found doing at a party?
I would be mingling.
I would be playing the music.
I would be making food.
I would be pouring colorful drinks.

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You have a new idea at work, how do you share it with your coworkers?
I talk about it nonstop.
I think about which coworker would get behind my idea.
I write an inner departmental memo.
I gather everyone at the white board.

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Which word best describes your laugh?
Boisterous
Quiet
Snicker
Snorty

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Do you prefer small dinners or large affairs?
As long as there's food, I'm there!
I prefer small dinners.
I prefer a group of friends.
I prefer staying at home.

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Are you more of an introvert or an extrovert?
I'm a totally extrovert.
I'm more introverted.
I'm a total introvert.
It depends on the situation.

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What kind of social media posts do you make most often?
Rants
Memes
Quotes
Photos

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Are you a good team player?
I'm a better leader.
I'm a good team player.
I prefer to work alone.
I'm a great team player.

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What would you rather spend a Friday night doing?
I like to go drinking with friends.
I like to catch up on projects.
I like to read.
I like to watch movies.

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What do you think is your most dominant personality trait?
Openness
Courage
Intelligence
Agreeableness

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What drives you craziest?
It makes me nuts when I have to guess what someone is thinking.
I don't like people who talk all the time.
Horrible grammar usage makes me twitch.
Dark rooms that make it hard to see.

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What do you like most about your best friend?
My best friend is a good listener.
My best friend gives great hugs.
My best friend always knows what to day.
My best friend is truly unique.

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What sort of thing would you enjoy most while traveling?
I would meet locals.
I would try out new foods.
I would visit historic sites.
I would visit famous museums.

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What job would you like to try for a week?
Musical performer
Sign language instructor
Journalist
Movie director

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How do you take your coffee?
Black
I don't drink coffee.
Cream or sugar
Blonde

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What kind of class might you sign up to take?
Acting
Dancing
Yoga
Painting

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Which character from "How I Met Your Mother" are you most like?
Robin
Ted
Marshall
Lily

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What do you listen to while you drive?
I listen to podcasts.
I listen to the noise.
I enjoy a moment of silence.
I listen to the radio.

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What would you like to spend more time doing?
I would like to talk to old friends more.
I would like to spend more time on my home.
I would like to spend more time writing.
I would like to spend more time traveling.

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Do you spend a lot of time texting?
I don't text much.
I text a little.
I primarily communicate with text.
I prefer video chat.

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