Assessment on Communicating with Diplomacy
Self-Assessment: How Diplomatic Are You?
10-question test reveals if you're passive, aggressive, or assertive.
Assess your diplomacy skills instantly.
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10 real-world scenarios: Colleagues, bosses, customers, team members
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3 response options per question (timid, balanced, aggressive)
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Scoring ranges: Below 15 (passive), 16-22 (assertive), Over 22 (aggressive)
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Dale Carnegie wisdom: "Wise man learns from criticism"
What your score reveals about your style.
Below 15 (Passive): Avoid conflict, hold frustrations, complain privately → builds resentment.
16-22 (Assertive): Balanced, flexible, give benefit of doubt → strongest relationships.
Over 22 (Aggressive): Quick blame, lash out → offends, creates conflict.
Key insight: Diplomacy = assertive honesty with human relations.
Test your diplomacy in real scenarios.
Sample questions:
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Colleague jokes you do personal business → Say nothing / Private talk / Retaliate
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Missed customer message → Apologize silently / Save face / reprimand
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Surprise bad review → Vent privately / Calm discussion / Storm out
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Inappropriate dress → Gossip / Private policy talk / Public shame
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Berated for lateness → Take blame / Apologize + explain / Defend aggressively
Improve from any score with diplomacy training.
Passive → Assertive: Build confidence, disagree agreeably, stand up respectfully.
Aggressive → Assertive: Coach positively, assume good intent, calm approach.
Assertive → Master: Maintain benefit-of-doubt mentality, flexible style.
Result: Stronger professional relationships + positive results.
