Communication & HR Expert

On the other hand, have you ever misunderstood the meaning of something you've been told? You could have sworn they said one thing, but as it turned out they meant something else.

Knowing your representational system (and that of others) helps you to effectively communicate. It empowers you to have an enhanced presence in your workplace and at home.

Just follow the simple steps below to discover your own Personal Representational System...and what it means to you and those to whom you need to communicate.

For each of the following statements, place a number next to every phrase.
Place the number 4 next to the phrase that most closely represents your preference for each statement.
Place the number 3 next to the phrase that next most closely represents your preference for each statement.
Place the number 2 next to the phrase that next most closely represents your preference for each statement.
Place the number 1 next to the phrase that least represents your preference for each statement.

1. When I make an important decision I am most likely to rely on:

Gut level feelings.

Which way sounds best.

What looks best to me.

Precise review and study of the issues.

2. During an argument, I am most likely to be influenced by:

The other persons tone of voice.

Whether or not I can see the other persons point of view.

The logic of the other persons argument.

Whether or not I am in touch with the other persons feelings.

3. I most easily communicate what is going on with me by:

The way I dress and look.

Sharing my feelings.

The words I use.

My tone of voice.

4. It's easiest for me to:

Find the ideal volume and tuning on a stereo system.

Select the most relevant point in an interesting subject.

Select the most comfortable furniture.

Select rich attractive combinations.

I am very attuned to the sounds of my surroundings.

I am very adept at making sense of new facts and data.

I am very sensitive to the way articles of clothing feel on my body.

I have a strong response to colors and to the way a room looks.