DEARMAN
Use clear and concrete terms to explain what you want.
Describe
Which planet comes first if they were in alphabetical order?
Earth
What type of communication is this: "No way! Why would I let you do that? You're ridiculous to even ask."
Aggressive
4
What major US sport event is this Sunday? And what musical act will be performing?
The SuperBowl and The Weeknd
No one can have everything they want out of an interaction all the time.
Negotiate
What sea animal does calamari come from?
Squid
What form of communication is this?: "I can't let you borrow my car tomorrow because I will need it, but I can drop you off."
Assertive
Name 3 things that make up a healthy relationship
Respect, trust, honesty, compromise, communication, healthy boundaries, understanding
Which two teams are playing in this year's SuperBowl?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs
Don't forget the objective of the interaction. It can be easy to get sidetracked into harmful arguments and lose focus.
Mindful
Which famous scientist introduced the idea of evolution and natural selection?
Charles Darwin
In this form of communication, a person prioritizes the needs/wants/feelings of others, even at their own expense. The person does not express their own needs and does not stand up for them.
Passive
The Golden Gate Bridge can be found in which city of which state?
San Francisco, California
How long is a standard marathon in miles?
26.2 miles
Consider your eye contact, body posture, tone of voice, and body language.
What is the human body’s biggest organ?
Skin
In this form of communication, a person expresses that only their own needs/wants/feelings matter. The other person's needs are ignored.
Aggressive
How many sides does a nonagon have?
9
What three endurance sports compose the triathlon?
Swimming, cycling, and running
What do each of the letters of DEARMAN stand for?
Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindful, Appear, Negotiate
What is the first element on the periodic table?
Hydrogen
This type of communication emphasizes the importance of both people's needs.
Assertive
What type of effectiveness is DEARMAN? The focus is on getting what you want out of a situation.
Objective effectiveness
What NHL team has won the most Stanley Cup championships?
Montreal Canadiens