Satir Categories

The Placator is frightened that other people will become angry, go away and never come back again and so typical speech might be: “Whatever anybody else wants is fine by me”. This is useful if you want to gain sympathy for a point of view.

The Blamer uses verbal patterns intended to demonstrate that they are in charge, the boss, the one with power and so, their typical speech includes: “You never consider my feelings”. This is useful if you need to make a point. It is also useful in an emergency situation.

The Computer or Super Reasonable is terrified that someone will find out what their feelings are. They commonly dissociate and avoid saying “I” and may use “one” instead. They will typically use language like: “It is obvious that there is no problem here”. This can be useful when you have been asked a question, to buy time before answering.

The Distracter continually switches from one category to another due to an underlying feeling of panic.  This can be useful when you need to lift the energy level.

The Leveller genuinely “levels” with you and what they say is what they feel. The leveller gives frank information which sometimes people are not ready to receive. They will say things like: “This is the way it is” This is extremely useful to end questions and to give impartial or factual information.