Have you ever met anyone with such a sunny disposition and an easy-to-go vibe that it was really easy to talk to him? With someone with whom you were irritated even before they had a chance to open their mouth? You relate to some people even though it’s your first time meeting them while with someone else whom you may have known for a long time, they still feel like a stranger?

Different personalities mean different communication styles, so your personality in relation to the person you are interacting with determines the way you feel. According to the DISC personality test, it proves 4 important personality types, which are, dominant, influential, steady, and conscientious.

Let us learn a bit more about how these various personalities communicate!

D-profiles often communicate in one direction. They talk and expect others to listen. D-profiles express their own opinions as fact; meaning their opinions need no further discussion. They may be blunt and they can often challenge others. Your interactions with the D-profile may feel like a competition. You will need to stand toe-to-toe. Since they want to move and complete tasks quickly, they may interrupt often and not ask for input from others.

They are blunt and can be quick to anger so, the best thing that you can do while dealing with them is to show results as they are result-oriented. Also, they like being in control so do not go against their authority!

The I-profiles communicate in an influential way. They show enthusiasm and are likely to trust others. They are also very articulate so they make good public speakers. Their speech style shows optimism and they tend to avoid negative details. They look at the bigger picture and may miss small details.

When you meet an I-type. definitely do not ignore them as they despise being ignored. Also, show interest while chatting with them but at the same same time show results also. Talk less about the negatives and show your positive side.

S-type are steady people who do not like to be rushed into decisions. They look over every small detail and rather than speaking they prefer listening. They can repeat tasks and will not find them boring. Their speech pattern shows humility and they tend to want to develop trust. They have a calm manner and approach and will never seem to get angry. In addition, they enjoy communicating one on one with people instead of communicating to a large group they listen a lot.

When dealing with an s-type person, don’t force them to make quick decisions, focus on building trust with them. Don’t rush headlong into anything without discussing the details. Also, break the ice with some personal comments and show sincere interest in them as people.

C-type people process and detail-oriented and love to do things the proper way by following the rules. They enjoy independence and are not good verbal communicators but are good at writing. They have an impartial view and have objective reasoning. They want detailed, fact-based information to ensure they make the correct decisions. Since C-profiles focus so much on details and data, they may miss the big picture. They also fear being wrong.

When dealing with a c-type person, approach them in a straightforward, direct way. Be clear about expectations and deadlines. If you disagree with something, prove it with data and facts or testimonials from reliable sources.

As you have seen, personality does have a big impact on your communication styles but the good thing is we can alter our communication styles if we want to. We just have to learn how to do so! For instance, if you fall under dominant then always try allowing people to talk, do not be fast to talk. Before you say anything, be always concern about how others will feel.

Hope this helped you in becoming a better communicator!