Communication styles
What are the three main communication styles ?
Passive, aggressive and assertive
What does assertive communication mean?
Expressing thoughts, feelings, needs, and boundaries clearly and respectfully.
What word is commonly used to begin an I statement
I. For example: "I feel"...
What is a personal boundary
A limit that communicated what you are comfortable with and what you are not comfortable with.
What is a barrier to assertive communication
anything that makes it difficult to express your feelings, needs,opinions or boundaries respectfully.
A person stays quiet about their feelings because they are afraid of upsetting someone. What communication style is this
Passive Communication
True or false being assertive means you must be loud and confident all the time.
False. You can be nervous and still communicate assertively
Rewrite this statement as an I statement: "you never let me talk!"
I feel frustrated when I get interrupted because i want to share my thoughts."
Does saying no automatically make you a bad friend ? why or why not?
No. You can care about something and still say no to something you don't want or feel comfortable doing.
What barrier might cause someone to stay quiet because they worry others will judge them?
Fear of rejection or judgement
Someone yells, insults others, and tries to control a conversation. What communication style is this and why ?
Aggressive communication, because it disregards the feelings and boundaries of others.
Name two benefits of assertive communication
Possible answers: healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, improved self-esteem, better conflict resolution, or reduced peer pressure
Why can I statements be more helpful than blaming statements?
They express feelings and needs without immediately accusing or attacking another person
A peer keeps taking your belongings without asking. Give an assertive response
Please ask before taking my things. I am not comfortable with you borrowing them without permission
Someone avoids telling a friend that their behavior is hurtful because they are afraid of an argument. What barrier is this?
Fear of conflict