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Table 1 Summarized styles of communication and short descriptions

From: Communication Styles of Interactive Tools for Self-Improvement

Style of communication

Short description

Helpful-cooperative

Is about helping and caring for other people

Diligent-determining-controlling

Is about guiding and controlling the environment

Rational-distanced

Considers all aspects from an objective, austere perspective

Critical-aggressive-demeaning

Focuses on imperfections and weaknesses of other people

Self-praising-dramatizing

Is impulsive and loves being the center of attention

Selfless-sensitive-avoiding

Is always kind and controlled