Question

Identify the communication style of each person described below. Simply use a letter S (Supporter/Relator); C (Controller/Director); P (Promoter/Socializer); A (Analyzer/Thinker).

_________Caroline is a popular person with a big ego. She gets into many circumstances where "she is the one to confront problems, because she knows how she thinks and feels about may issues. Caroline speaks her mind, but doesn't like to alienate others in the process. So she tries to make them feel good, about themselves and her. Caroline has a large closet full of clothes with lots of color, texture and bold designs. At her desk is a blown-up photo of her and the company president having fun at last year's Christmas party. You go out to lunch with Caroline and the steak is not cooked to her liking at all. She calls the waiter over immediately and asks for another plate. She quickly decided to try something else. "Bring me the sword fish special instead!"

________George can quickly tell what's going on in any situation and is not afraid to speak out about what should be done. He doesn't follow the latest fad, but wears clothes that are practical. When you first meet George, you notice he is friendly. Later you realize he hasn't told you much about his personal life. You go out to lunch with George. He orders steak medium rare, but the meat is served nearly raw. George shouts for the waiter, and complains loudly. The waiter apologizes and takes the steak back to be cooked longer, but George doesn't want to wait. He demands to see the manager and tells her in the future he'll eat elsewhere. You both grab a lunch at a drive-through and are back at the office in time for George's next meeting.

Answer 1

1. Caroline --- A (Analyzer/Thinker).

2. George --- C (Controller/Director)

Step-by-step explanation:

Communication styles are defined as the ways or methods in which people tends to communicate with others. People developed these styles of communication when they deal with other people and some of these are also in their traits or behavior.

In the context, Caroline describes or represents herself as an analyzer and a thinker. The context describes Caroline as a person with ego. She can handle different situations by analyzing the problems and speaking her mind when dealing with others. Caroline is straight forward and is not afraid of speaking or telling the truth to others.

While George is described as impatience and does not like to wait for things to be done. He wants everything on time and at perfection. When he is angry he speaks loudly and scolds. He is not afraid of approaching any problems. He approaches the situations as he knew what's going on. This this characteristics of George shows that he is a controller or director.

Thus, the communication style of Caroline is analyzer/thinker while that of George is controller/director.