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When expressing your opinions with others, do you tend to be...

More tentative, and more likely to lean backwards when stating your thoughts, or

Less tentative, and more likely to lean forward while directly stating your opinions

When chatting with coworkers, do you...

Have controlled body movements and demonstrate a little less energy

Use energy and assertiveness when talking, yet maintain pretty controlled facial expressions and body movements

Use more animated movements, but voice remains calm and displays less energy/directness when talking

Demonstrate tons of energy, animation, and expressive body movements

In general, are your conversations at work...

Structured and task focused. You present your thoughts in a logical way and are not very likely to change direction mid-conversation.

Somewhat likely to change direction in the middle of your conversation. Sometimes you jump around from thought to thought, and the information isn't always presented in a totally linear way.

When your coworkers describe you, would they say you...

Are more soft-spoken, and tone-down your facial expressions

Generally speak in a louder voice, and use less animated facial expressions

Are fairly expressive and animated with your facial expressions, yet are softer spoken than others

Are very animated with your facial expressions and tend to speak in a louder voice

Are your conversation generally:

More focused on the task at hand. There's always time to catch up after we've accomplished what needs to get done.

People-oriented conversations. There isn't any harm in getting to know your coworkers and seeing how they're doing before you dive into a big project.

You're working on a project with team members. Are you more likely to...

Ask logical questions about the facts of the situation. You want to find out all the details of what we need to do before starting the project.

Make statements about the concrete facts and logical explanations. You just want to dive in and get it done before wasting any more time deliberating.

Ask people their opinions, thoughts, ideas, and feelings before diving in. It's important to you that everyone is on the same page and in agreement on how to tackle this new project.

State your opinions and feelings on the new project. You offer up tons of new ideas for how to start this project and you're excited to get started!

At work, do you typically...

Stay away from small talk and unnecessary stories, and use less forceful language/gestures

Actively avoid telling personal stories/engaging in chitchat, and are not afraid to use more direct language with others

Welcome the small talk with coworkers, and are more tentative/indirect when asking others for something

Engage with others by telling stories and catching up with them, and are direct and honest when asking for something

If you asked a colleague whom you work closely with, would they say you...

Are more moderate paced in your work, and come across as somewhat serious.

Enjoy going at a faster pace, and people consider you more serious and task-focused at work.

Work on tasks at a more moderate pace, and probably come across as warm and fun-loving to your colleagues.

Work at a fast pace, yet are still known for being inviting and fun-loving around the office.

When you encounter a problem, are you more inclined to...

Act more cautiously/slowly, and focus on the facts.

Quickly look at the facts and move to action to resolve it.

Take your time solving the problem, ensuring that you've asked others their opinions and have reached a consensus before moving forward.

Act quickly to resolve the issue, by talking with others and brainstorming ideas that you can implement right away.

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