What are two characteristics of assertive communication?
What is listens without interrupting, clearly states needs and wants, willing to compromise, stands up for their rights, confident tone, good eye contact?
Two of the hallmarks of aggressive communication.
What are criticism, sarcasm, insults, threats?
True or False. When someone is communicating aggressively with me, my feelings matter to them.
What is false?
The goal of assertive communication is___
What is to honestly state your feelings and show respect for the other persons position as well?
The goal of aggressive communication is to _________ the situation.
What is dominate?
is a form of expression that is ineffective and maladaptive
What is passive or aggressive?
What are the parts of an "I" Statement?
What is
I feel (feeling), when (behavior or situation), because (how it is a problem for you)
When (behavior or situation)happens, I (what you experience or how it is a problem for you)?
What are two things an aggressive communicator might do?
What is speak loudly, use criticism or humiliation, interrupt, be disrespectful?
Two ways to communicate effectively to solve conflict.
What is talking without blaming others, listening to other peoples feelings and point of view?
True or False. Assertive communicators can continue to improve their skills by reviewing what was said and how it might have been done differently to improve the final outcome. - even when the communication was successful
What is true?
Four things to do when you are listening.
What is don't talk, don't interrupt, listen for feelings of others, don't think about how you are going to respond?