Social Styles - Smart-Train

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General Instructions

Read the question and associated actions and identify the actions from most like you to least like you by rating the action that best describes you with a 4 down to the action that is least like you with a 1.

4 = you feel this option is MOST like you

3 = you feel this option is SOMEWHAT like you

2 = you feel this option is A LITTLE like you

1 = you feel this option is LEAST like you

Next, decide which of these actions is next most like you and move the selector to the next furtherest right selector

Continue to do this until you have completed all the sliders.

Before you click the "send my Profile to Smart-Train" button at the end, please check that you have noted a choice for every single question in the profile.

Remember, you must select a 1, 2, 3, or 4, and you must not have 2 numbers the same in each question, for example 2 answers with number with 4 etc.

Start Here:

1. When I am at work, I prefer to be seen as

correct and accurate

1 2 3 4

outgoing and enthusiastic

1 2 3 4

dependable and reliable

1 2 3 4

efficient and quick to get on with the job

1 2 3 4

2. I prefer to work with people who are

self controlled, able to sort out the facts and get the job done

1 2 3 4

fun to be with and motivating

1 2 3 4

supportive of other people, considerate of personal objectives

1 2 3 4

independent, able to get on with their work with minimum supervision

1 2 3 4

3. I feel of most value when I can

work out the details of a new concept or idea at my own pace

1 2 3 4

motivate others towards goals that I consider important

1 2 3 4

show others how to practically apply a new idea or concept

1 2 3 4

get others to expand themselves

1 2 3 4

4. When people upset me, I feel like

avoiding them and getting on with other things that are important to me

1 2 3 4

telling them how I feel about the situation in no uncertain terms

1 2 3 4

agreeing with them to avoid personal conflict

1 2 3 4

confronting them and telling them what is wrong

1 2 3 4

5. I prefer to lead people by

consulting them to ensure they stay on track

1 2 3 4

creating open, active discussions to build personal motivation 1

1 2 3 4

sharing how I feel about the situation to gain their support

1 2 3 4

directing them toward the achievement of the job at hand

1 2 3 4

6. I like others to see me as a person who

is disciplined and thorough at everything I do

1 2 3 4

enjoys social interaction and companionship

1 2 3 4

understands other people well enough not to cause personal conflicts

1 2 3 4

is tough and demanding, but always fair

1 2 3 4

7. When I have an important decision to make, I like to consider

the facts that I personally have found to be correct

1 2 3 4

recommendations made by people I respect

1 2 3 4

the opinions and feelings of the people closest to me

1 2 3 4

the various options available, to arrive at the best alternative

1 2 3 4

8. When I am asked to help another person, I like to

take my time to observe what their situation is and then discuss what can be done

1 2 3 4

confront them as quickly as possible to help get them back on track

1 2 3 4

be supportive of their situation, so that I can understand how they feel

1 2 3 4

discover what their problem is and then tell them what they need to do

1 2 3 4

9. Close friends would most likely describe me as

reliable, dependable, and well organised

1 2 3 4

a fun loving person who has a good personality

1 2 3 4

trustworthy and a good friend to have when in need

1 2 3 4

opinionated and headstrong, but often right

1 2 3 4

10. When I am under emotional stress

I like to withdraw to avoid the people causing me the stress

1 2 3 4

I sometimes do hurtful things that I later regret

1 2 3 4

I become personally hurt by the thoughtless actions of other people

1 2 3 4

I am easy to anger

1 2 3 4

11. When I meet people for the first time, I prefer to

be careful to project a favourable appearance

1 2 3 4

be sociable and friendly to relax them and get to know them quickly

1 2 3 4

be friendly, but take time to establish a relationship

1 2 3 4

be myself, whether they like me or not

1 2 3 4

12. When working with other people, I like to be

accurate and well organised

1 2 3 4

creative and involved in a variety of activities

1 2 3 4

friendly and part of the team

1 2 3 4

in charge (and/or) actively involved in getting the job done

1 2 3 4

13. When socialising, I prefer to

have a quiet, formal dinner party with close acquaintances

1 2 3 4

enjoy a fast paced party with a variety of people

1 2 3 4

have a relaxed, informal, casual get together

1 2 3 4

be private, sharing best with only one other

1 2 3 4

14. When in a close relationship with another person, I prefer to

be discreet and proper, not openly demonstrating my feelings in front of others

1 2 3 4

show my affection openly, enjoying close contact

1 2 3 4

enjoy a close, gentle association demonstrating warmth

1 2 3 4

take it or leave it, as I consider it is not necessary to continually give or receive affection to prove it exists

1 2 3 4

15. When communicating with other people, I prefer to

take my time, asking them what they think about the matter

1 2 3 4

be open, prepared to negotiate to achieve my objectives

1 2 3 4

be tactful and sensitive to their feelings about the situation

1 2 3 4

get to the point and tell them how I see the situation

1 2 3 4

What is your Social Style?

Understanding your preferred method of communicating with others, and how that affects your interaction and effective communication with others, will help you immensely in achieving growth in your business.

The following questions do not comprise a test: They are simply a measure of how you prefer to work with others. There is no right or wrong answer, no good or bad response - merely your preferred style.

Complete and submit your answers to us and a Smart-Train professional will prepare and deliver a report to you outlining how you can take best advantage of your strengths, while minimising the impact of your weaknesses.

General Instructions

Start Here:

1. When I am at work, I prefer to be seen as

2. I prefer to work with people who are

3. I feel of most value when I can

4. When people upset me, I feel like

5. I prefer to lead people by

6. I like others to see me as a person who

7. When I have an important decision to make, I like to consider

8. When I am asked to help another person, I like to

9. Close friends would most likely describe me as

10. When I am under emotional stress

11. When I meet people for the first time, I prefer to

12. When working with other people, I like to be

13. When socialising, I prefer to

14. When in a close relationship with another person, I prefer to

15. When communicating with other people, I prefer to