Conversational Styles & Challenges

The Togetherness Personality

CONVERSATIONAL STYLE:
  • Focused listener.

  • Wants to understand how your idea works.

  • Apprehensive to share opinions.
  • Often apologetic when inquiring or clarifying.
CHALLENGES IN COMMUNICATING WITH THE TOGETHERNESS STYLE:
  • Oversensitivity; can be easily offended.

  • Stretching their thinking and routines.

  • Inclination to move with the crowd.
When communicating with the Togetherness personality, it is important to clearly explain how your products, services and processes work—in a patient and respectful manner. You will face the challenges of oversensitivity, fear of breaking new ground and hesitancy to make decisions. Be careful with your humor. Make recommendations confidently—without being overbearing—and demonstrate how you work with others. Encourage questions and diplomatically inquire about your clients' feelings regarding the ideas you have offered. Work with them, not just for them.

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