Style Quiz

Most people have developed a particular communication style they use for working with school staff. These approaches may be described as passive, aggressive, or assertive. Of course, no one always uses just one style. Sometimes it's necessary to change approaches based on the situation.

Take the quiz below. Read each statement and mark the response that best describes your behavior.

1. I have difficulty saying "no" when someone asks me to do something I feel is unreasonable.

Almost Always or Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never or Rarely

2. When it is appropriate, I express my anger or disappointment to others.

Almost Always or Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never or Rarely

3. I freely share information or opinions in discussions, even if I don't know people very well.

Almost Always or Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never or Rarely

4. I have a hard time refusing requests.

Almost Always or Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never or Rarely

5. I would let my hairstylist know if I was unsatisfied with a haircut.

Almost Always or Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never or Rarely

6. When it is justified, I have no problem expressing my anger or annoyance to those in authority.

Almost Always or Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never or Rarely

7. I easily compliment and praise others.

Almost Always or Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never or Rarely

8. I would ask a close friend to do an important favor, even though it would cause him or her some inconvenience.

Almost Always or Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never or Rarely

9. If a close relative makes what I consider to be an unreasonable request, I have difficulty saying no.

Almost Always or Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never or Rarely

10. If someone in authority interrupts me in the middle of an important conversation, I request that the person wait until I have finished.

Almost Always or Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never or Rarely

11. I find it hard to speak up in a discussion or debate.

Almost Always or Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never or Rarely

12. If a friend seems to have forgotten he or she borrowed $5.00 from me, it's difficult for me to remind him or her.

Almost Always or Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom	Never or Rarely

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PILOT Training

• Style Quiz
• Step 1: Prepare
• Step 2: Identify
• Step 3: Listen
• Step 4: Overcome
• Step 5: Think
• Test Your Skills