What Type of Argument Style Do You Have Quiz?
Everyone has a conflict style, even people who insist they do not do conflict. The person who goes very quiet is not doing nothing, they are doing something quite deliberate. And the person who says everything in the first thirty seconds is not less thoughtful than the person who takes three days to formulate a response, they are just working in a different order.
This quiz works out which of five conflict styles is most naturally yours, whether you debate calmly with evidence, avoid it wherever possible, look for middle ground, express everything you feel in the moment, or go quiet and come back when you know what you actually want to say. Answer the eight questions honestly and the result will be more accurate than most people expect.
The breakdown at the end shows your full conflict style profile. Share it with someone you have had a disagreement with and see if they think we got it right.
FAQ
How many possible results are there?
Five: The Debater, The Avoider, The Peacemaker, The Passionate Advocate, and The Silent Brewer. None of them is better or worse than the others, they are just different approaches, each with their own strengths and their own costs.
What if my style changes depending on who I am disagreeing with?
Answer based on your most consistent natural pattern rather than any specific relationship. Most people do have a dominant style even if they adapt slightly depending on the situation.
Can I get a different result if I retake it?
Yes. The answer options shuffle on every play, and a slightly different frame of mind often shifts the result. If you were genuinely torn between two options on a few questions it is worth running it again.
What if my result does not feel like me?
Look at the full conflict style profile rather than just the top result. Most people have a clear primary style with a strong secondary one, and the percentages usually show that more honestly than the single answer does.