What is Aggressive Communication
A communication style where we act out in anger or frustration towards someone else. The tiger, being a bully, wanting to be right
You aren't spending enough time with me at recess
I feel lonely because we don't spend very much time together at recess, next time please spend some of your recess with me
You never listen to my ideas when we work together in class
I feel frustrated when no one listens to my ideas during group work, next time please listen to me when I shared my idea and don't interrupt
What is Assertive Communication
A type of communication that is the best to use, where you are communicating how you feel in a way that is respectful of other's feelings. The owl.
You called me a dork in front of everyone
I feel embarrassed when you call me names, especially in front of others, next time please don't call me names to make others laugh
You never let me decide what to play
I feel ______ when I don't get to pick the game at recess sometimes, next time lets try playing kickball instead of football
What is being Passive Communication
A communication style where we are not letting others know what we want, how we feel or getting our messages across to them. Being a turtle, hiding our feelings.
You said my shirt was stupid
I feel hurt when you say that my clothes are stupid, next time please only say nice things about my outfits
You are always telling me to shut up
I feel ___ when you tell me to shut up, next time please say be quiet
Whenever I ask to play you never want to.
I feel rejected when I ask you to play and you don't want to, next time I ask you play please let me
You always get mad and we fight
I feel ____ when we argue all the time, next time lets try not to argue
True or False: Being aggressive makes people want to be around us.
False
What is the format for an I Statement
I feel...because/when you...what I need from you is
Someone said you were telling rumors about me to everyone
I feel betrayed I heard that there were rumors being spread about me, next time please come tell me if you hear a rumor about me
You always get to sit by the window on the bus
I feel ____ when I don't get a chance to sit by the window, next time we are on the bus please let me have a turn by the window.
True or False: Making eye contact is an example of being assertive.
True