Which One Of The 6 Types Of Communicators Are You?

Social psychologists have identified 6 distinct styles of communication. Each one has its own strengths and weaknesses, and understanding your own unique type can go a long way in helping you communicate more effectively.

Cynthia Brown
Created by Cynthia Brown
On Aug 13, 2015

Noble

Noble

Nobles, like you, are direct communicators who don't mince words and focus on getting their point across.

It is quite easy to communicate with you because you say exactly what you mean and make sure you are understood. You rarely waste time on being passive aggressive or beating around the bush, and you find it frustrating when others do. It might be difficult for you to express your feelings, because you tend to be more focused on communicating practical concerns or thoughts. However, those who you find yourself in a relationship with will appreciate your direct and open conversations. You prefer reading things that arrive at a salient bottom line, instead of drowning in flowery and descriptive language. Your communication style makes you a very approachable and easy person to understand and relate to.

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Socratic

Socratic

Socratics, like you, are descriptive and persuasive communicators who enjoy lengthy discussions and debates.

You have the rare gift of sorting through the shades of grey in a situation to reach the main point. You rarely speak in brief statements, preferring instead to pepper your language with descriptions and examples. You are exceptionally gifted at resolving conflicts and convincing people of your opinion, which makes you a powerful asset in a workplace and in social situations. People can sometimes get frustrated with your directive tone, but those who know you appreciate your viewpoint and enjoy your input. You pride yourself on your eloquence and your useful examples, and rightfully so.

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Reflective

Reflective

Reflectives, like you, use their words to nurture relationships and connect to others.

Your are sensitive and introspective at your core, and therefore you communicate in order to relate and bond with others. Heated debates tend to bore you at best, and cause anxiety at worst. You are less fixated on practical concerns and bottom lines, and prefer to take the time to understand others' narratives and background. You are exceptionally good at building and fortifying intimate relationships, and your soft-spoken and soothing disposition makes you a great friend in all circumstances. You don't usually feel comfortable disagreeing with people, and you prefer to take the time to understand their position. Your friends truly value the calming effect you have on their lives.

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Magistrate

Magistrate

Magistrates, like you, enjoy intense conversations and analysis, and value effective communication.

You are a great leader because you know how to steer conversations towards practical ends, but you do so with finesse. You excel at analyzing situations and digesting data, and then explaining the important points to others. You are incredibly persuasive, and are able to reach and connect to large groups of people. However, your highly competent nature and little tolerance for wasting time often causes you to take on big projects alone instead of including others. Sometimes your strong nature can be taken as overbearing, but those who take the time to get to know you understand that you are simply a no-nonsense kind of person. It is this attitude that is your strongest asset!

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Candidate

Candidate

Candidates, like you, are optimistic and patient problem solvers who make a sincere effort to be well-liked.

You are soft-spoken and balanced, and you enjoy connecting to people on their own level. You tend to relay personal details about your life in order to make others feel safe and comfortable with you. You firmly believe that effective communication can be used to solve any conflict; you are a true diplomat at heart. You are incredibly intelligent, and when you feel threatened you tend to use your intellect to deflect opponents. You hate being contradicted, but you also excel at convincing others, either by dipping in your sizable storehouse of information or by using your folksy charm to put them at ease. People tend to like you and relate to you because you excel at tailoring your behavior to fit the situation and you can find something in common with anyone.

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Senator

Senator

Senators, like you, are calm strategists who use communication as a path towards personal success.

You rarely let on what you're really thinking or feeling, except to those closest to you. You are very sharp and insightful and tend to see into people's true natures. You listen carefully when people are talking, and try to relate to them on their own terms. You excel at putting people at ease and making them feel comfortable confiding in and opening up to you. You often use the information you collect in order to further your own goals. This makes it very easy for you to maneuver workplace politics and social situations, and remain well-liked by all. Few people possess the patience and intelligence necessary to pursue their ambitions while being a social animal, but you do so with grace. There is no doubt that your dreams are well within your grasp.

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