The second step is to adapt your communication style to your client's and match their tone, pace, and level of detail. This will help you build rapport, trust, and understanding with your client. For example, if your client is assertive, you should be concise, specific, and factual, and avoid being too emotional, vague, or submissive. If your client is passive, you should be supportive, encouraging, and empathetic, and avoid being too dominant, pushy, or critical. If your client is aggressive, you should be calm, professional, and assertive, and avoid being too defensive, passive, or aggressive. If your client is passive-aggressive, you should be polite, respectful, and direct, and avoid being too sarcastic, confrontational, or passive-aggressive.