Communication Styles
This style avoids speaking up or asking for needs.
Passive communication
The “D” in DEAR stands for this.
Describe
The “M” in MAN stands for this.
Mindful
True or False: You should be unclear when saying no.
False
What animal can sleep for up to 3 years?
A snail 🐌
This style includes yelling, blaming, or controlling others.
Aggressive communication
When you describe, you should focus on these (facts or opinions?).
Facts
This technique means repeating your message calmly.
Broken record technique
Which is better:
A) “I’ll try”
B) “I can’t do that”
B) “I can’t do that”
What is the only fruit that has its seeds on the outside?
A strawberry 🍓
This style includes sarcasm or the silent treatment.
Passive-aggressive communication
The “E” in DEAR stands for this.
Express
The “A” in MAN stands for this.
Appear confident
Name one reason people struggle to say no.
Fear of conflict, wanting to please others, guilt
What planet in our solar system spins the fastest?
Jupiter 🪐
This is the healthiest communication style.
Assertive communication
The “A” in DEAR means to clearly do this.
Assert (ask for what you want or say no)
Name one way to appear confident.
Eye contact, calm voice, upright posture
True or False: You have the right to say no.
True
What common food never spoils and can last forever?
Honey 🍯
This can happen when someone is passive too long and then “explodes.”
Aggressive communication
The “R” in DEAR helps encourage behavior by offering this.
Reinforcement (reward)
The “N” in MAN stands for this.
Negotiate
True or false: Saying no is always unkind.
False
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
A bat 🦇