I wouldn't say the traits are universal, as in someone is always a giver or someone is always a taker, but rather it depends heavily on context. For example, I've noticed I'm mostly a giver when I'm talking to my parents, because I'm very interested in hearing what they have to say while they're still around, whereas I'm often a taker around my friends. The answer to your question then would be to be flexible and match your conversation partner. If you find your partner to be a giver, you too can try to give to meet them halfway, similarly for the other option.