George can quickly tell what’s going on in any situation and is not afraid to speak out about what should be done. He doesn’t follow the latest fad, but wears clothes that are practical. When you first meet George, you notice he is friendly. Later you realize he hasn’t told you much about his personal life. You go out to lunch with George. He orders steak medium rare, but the meat is served nearly raw. George shouts for the waiter, and complains loudly. The waiter apologizes and takes the steak back to be cooked longer, but George doesn’t want to wait. He demands to see the manager and tells her in the future he’ll eat elsewhere. You both grab a lunch at a drive-through and are back at the office in time for George’s next meeting.

Identify the communication style of each person described below. Simply use a letter S (supporter/relator); C (controller/director); P (promoter/socializer); A (analyzer/thinker).

George can quickly tell what’s going on in any situation and is not afraid to speak out about what should be done. He doesn’t follow the latest fad, but wears clothes that are practical. When you first meet George, you notice he is friendly. Later you realize he hasn’t...

Answer:

George can be identified with the letter C for controller/director.

Explanation:

George's communication style has mostly traits of being a controller/director. Controllers come on strong in conversation. They are not afraid to say what they think or want, and easily delegate tasks to others. If the task is not well done, however, their speech and reaction might be quite impactful. Controllers are risk-takers and result oriented. They are competitive and do not mind taking charge of situations and matters. They are regarded as fearless and efficient. Notice that all those characteristics apply to George. He speaks out, voices his opinions fearlessly, values getting the task done properly, takes matters in his own hands and so on.