4 Styles of Communication
This communication style is more "go with the flow."
What is passive?
This type of communicator offers NO COMPROMISE.
What is aggressive?
“It really doesn’t matter that much.”
What is passive?
"It is my way...PERIOD."
What is aggressive.
This communication style is emphasized by speaking in a loud and demanding voice, maintaining intense eye contact and dominating or controlling others by blaming, intimidating, criticizing, threatening or attacking them, among other traits.
What is aggressive communication?
This type of communicator attempts to strengthen the relationship.
What is assertive?
"I'm right...you are wrong."
What is aggressive?
"I really don't care."
What is passive?
This communication style is when users appear calm on the surface, but within he or she may feel powerless or stuck, building up a resentment that leads to acting out in subtle, indirect or secret ways.
What is passive-aggressive?
This type of communicator considers the needs of others as well as their own.
What is assertive?
“We can equally express ourselves respectfully to one another.”
What is assertive?
“Excuse me; there is actually a line here. It would be better if you could wait your turn like the rest of us.”
What is assertive?
These type of communicators can express their own needs, desires, ideas and feelings, while also considering the needs of others.
What are assertive communicators?
This communicator expresses needs clearly but respectfully.
What is assertive?
"It's cool...no worries."
What's passive?
"I hope those chocolate chips in your cookies are really raisins."
What is passive-aggressive?
This is type of communication aim for both sides to win in a situation, balancing one’s rights with the rights of others.
What is assertive communication?
This communicator forces needs or opinions on others.
What is aggressive?
With a sarcastic tone, “Sure, we can do things your way.”
What is passive-aggressive?
"SSSSSHHHHHHH" [and nothing else]
What is passive-aggressive?