COMMUNICATION STYLES

COMMUNICATION 1

100

I talk softly, rarely make eye contact, and give weak handshakes. What style of communication is that.

What is "Passive"

200

You keep quiet, don't say what you feel, need, or want. put yourself down frequently. What type of communication style do you have.

What is "passive"

300

I am encouraging and supporting group members when they need help or become discouraged. Which communication booster am I using?

Supporting

400

I usually get what I want, but I push others away in the process.  I am a _____________communicator

What is " Aggressive"

500

"I don't care if 'everyone' else is stealing...its wrong and I am not going to do it" is a good example of expressing yourself using _________________communication

What is " assertive"

COMMUNICATION 2

100

I am removing myself mentally or physically from my group's task. What communication blooper am I using?

Withdrawing.

200

I always get my way, even if I need to step on people to get it. What style of communication do I use?

What is " Aggressive"

300

I tell people how I feel in an honest, direct and confident way. I think of problems as something to solve and something I can learn from.

What is " Assertive"

400

I stand tall and look others in the eye.  I am being __________________

What is " assertive"

500

I understand that I have some choices in my life, and when I don't want to do something, I let people know in a respectful way

What is "Assertive"

Communication 3

100

I am stopping my group mate in the middle of what they are saying or doing. What am I doing?

Interrupting

200

I am problem solving or compromising when there is a disagreement in my group. Which communication booster am I using?

Negotiating

300

A group member is focused on completing the task and ignores another member's request for help. Which communication blooper is in this example?

Ignoring

400

I am listening and responding to group members' ideas and questions. Which communication booster am I using?

Listening

500

Telling everyone you are "fine" when you are really feeling upset is an example of _________________

"passive aggressive"

Communication 4

100

I have a passive communication style. I have trouble saying "_____" and then I'm upset with myself when I do.

What is "no"

200

Definition: failing to recognize other group members' needs or perspectives. Which communication blooper is this?

Ignoring

300

I think I have the right answer but I choose not to raise my hand because I don't want to be wrong."  I am being ___________________

What is "passive"

400

Passive people don't stand up for their rights. True or False

What is "True"

500

 Believe that other's needs are more important than his or hers. Others have rights, he or she doesn't. others contribution are valuable, his or hers are worthless.

What is "Passive"

Communication 5

100

I have an aggressive communication style. I use ________ to get what I want.

What is "force/power/threats"

200

I statements are used often to describe how you feel rather than blaming someone else.  When someone uses an I statement, they are using ___________communication

What is "assertive"

300

I  worry about people liking me so I don't tend to agree with everyone.  I am being _________

What is "Passive"

400

Aggressive people use body language to scare or intimidate others.  Give an example of how someone may stand or look when they are being aggressive.

(rolling eyes, crossed arms, looking down at another, invading personal space, pushing or shoving others."

500

I am repeating what my friend said to make sure I understand them. What communication booster am I using?

re-stating