Name that Style
Name the 3 communication styles and then identify which one is healthiest to use
aggressive: screaming, yelling, and throwing things
assertive: saying your needs and the other persons
passive: not sticking up for your needs.
the healthiest communication style would be assertive because your saying your needs and the other persons needs.
Fact or Cap ignoring family or friends is a good way to communicate
Cap, ignoring someone is passive communication
Try assertively addressing the issue
My mom just bought me a lot of painting stuff for my art! how would you feel?
I feel excited and happy to spend time doing one of my favorite activities
The waitress brings you the wrong dish but you don't say anything and eat it anyways. What type of communication style is this?
this communication style is passive because your not speaking that she brought the wrong dish.
Why is it important to listen to others?
Because what their saying could be important. So we can understand them better
passive
Not speaking up for your needs, staying quite in conversation, focusing on someone else's needs instead of yours.
Fact or Cap screaming and yelling is an assertive communication style
Cap because screaming and yelling are aggressive forms of communication
You see your favorite kind of dog in the park, how does this make you feel?
I feel happy because maybe the owner will let me pet the dog!
The waitress bring you the wrong dish and you throw it at her face, what communication style is this and what could you have done differently?
This communication style is aggressive because instead of explaining calmly that she gave you the wrong dish and asked for a new one you threw the dish at her.
Make direct eye contact to show your listening with your eyes and show your listening with your ears.
Not interrupting the person speaking
yelling or throwing things with anger
Aggressive
Fact or Cap not listening to someone help you know what's going on.
Cap. You'll have a better understanding of what's going on if you listen to them
Your sister forgot to set the timer for when to take out the chocolate chip cookies and they got burnt how do you feel?
I feel sad that the cookies are ruined and I feel mad that my sister forgot to set the timer
Sasha ate kiki's chips and didn't ask to eat them. And then Kiki then came home and slapped Sasha in the face.
Aggressive - physical violence
try using i feel statements and conflict resolution
Mom: "Eric, where have you been?! I feel worried when you don't answer your phone"
How can Eric respond assertively to his mom to show that he was listening to her?
Eric:'' Sorry mom I was out with friends and my phone was dead. I can tell your upset but next time i will have my phone charged to answer.'' Eric can calmly tell his mom why he wasn't picking up and say where he was.
Not speaking up for your own needs
passive
Fact or cap: communication styles don't matter, as long as you communicate at some point
Cap: communication styles DO matter, because it can change the whole situation
Situation: you overslept and your sister did not wake you up so you're late for school. Use an "I feel" statement to communicate with her
I feel ____ when you didn't wake me up for school.
What is the communication style?
Mom: kids are y'all ready to go? be careful there's ice
Us: okay, we'll be careful!
Mom: *slips and falls*
Us: we'll help you, mom!
This is assertive communication style
Ashley:'' STACY WHAT ON EARTH HAVE YOU DONE WITH YOUR HAIR!''
Stacy:'' Ashley that's kind of rude i feel upset when you say things like that to me.''
How can Ashley respond to Stacy and say sorry calmly?
Ashley: "Stacy I am sorry that I said that. I understand that it upsets you when I comment on your appearance like that. As your friend I should be nicer.'' Ashley can calmly say sorry without hurting Stacy again
this communication style is talking to you in a nice manner.
Fact or cap? yelling at family member s a aggressive communication style and why?
Fact, because your yelling showing hate towards loved ones.
Your brother is being rude and calling you names how do you feel?
I feel _____ when you ______.
Amy is yelling at Emily because she wants her car. How can Emily use assertive communication with Amy. Please note whether Emily might need to step away until Amy is calmed down.
The best way to handle this is for Emily to say to Amy, ''Hey Amy I need my car right now but maybe I can call a friend or Uber to pick you up?''. If Amy is still yelling, Emily can wait until she has calmed down.
Lola: "I feel lonely when you hang out with other friends without inviting me"
How can you respond to Lola's statement in a way that shows hear you were listening?
you could say ''I'm sorry I get you feel left out I'll invite you next time I hang with them.''