Passive, aggressive, assertive, or passive aggressive
When a person states their needs and wants clearly, appropriately, and respectfully
What is assertive communication?
Andrew's mother is distracted and not actively listening to what he has to say.
When you put yourself in someone else's shoes and try to see a situation from their perspective you are practicing ______
What is empathy?
“Your lunch looks disgusting.”
Think this!
You are ALWAYS late and keep me waiting. It really makes me mad!
What is, "I feel frustrated and annoyed when we make plans and you are not ready at the time we agreed on"?
How does your family show that they care?
open-ended
(saying something nice, hugs, kind words, kind acts)
When someone speaks in a loud & demanding voice, interrupts frequently, and criticizes, blames, or attack others.
What is aggressive communication?
What is annoyance?
Bullying is only physical. If Amy punches the new refugee student from Uzbekistan, Boris, and gives him a black eye this can be bullying. If Amy posts on social media that Boris is so poor he lives in a homeless shelter that is NOT bullying. True or False?
What is false? Bullying often involves someone being emotionally or verbally abusive to someone else. Bullying not only takes place in person and often occurs on the internet.
“I have 2 cats. Do you have any pets?”
Say it aloud
"Mom, I wouldn't be caught dead in that outfit you bought me!"
What is, "Thank you for thinking of me but that isn't really my style. Did you keep the receipt because maybe we can go shopping and I can pick out something more my taste?"
What holiday traditions do you like celebrating with your family?
Christmas, Easter, Valentines, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Independence Day, veterans day, etc.
Your friend is failing Math and there is a very important test coming up. Your friend asks to cheat off of you and you agree even though you are uncomfortable doing so. What communication style is this?
What is passive communication?
Cory comes home from school and goes into her bedroom and slams the door loudly. How might Cory be feeling?
What is angry?
Someone who doesn't take sides and helps the people with the conflict to resolve the problem
What is a peacemaker/mediator?
"I really hate this person, they are so ugly"
Think this: It may not be beneficial to say these things aloud, but process your emotions and then reword what you would like to say: ask yourself why do you this person and why do you think they are ugly to help you reword.
"You always pick the worst movies to watch!"
What is: "Let's choose a movie we would both enjoy watching tonight"
How do you know when your family is upset?
Open-ended
You find out a friend from school did not invite you to their birthday party so you spread rumors that she has tested positive for Monkeypox so no one will want to be around her.
What is passive aggressive communication?
Michael holds the door for his neighbor who is holding heavy packages. What is Michael communicating?
Michael is being polite, considerate, and respectful.
These are examples of what?
Walking away, ignoring someone, asking an adult for help, compromising with the person
What are some conflict resolution strategies?
You aren't doing anything fun for spring break? Like you are just sitting at home? Do your parents completely hate you?
What is this communication style? Passive, aggressive, or assertive?
To your teacher, "You only gave me a failing grade because you hate me!"
What is, "Can we talk about my report card grade? I want to understand why I did so poorly and what I can do to improve my grade."
Open-ended
True or false: Communicating frequently in a passive manner can lower one's confidence and self-esteem.
What is true?
Emily is about to audition for the school play. She taps her foot while she is waiting for her turn and realizes she is sweating. Emily is feeling_____
What is anxious or nervous?
At recess, Jenny sees Jimmy throw a basketball at Steven's head and overhears Jimmy calling Steven a "loser." Jenny does not get involved or try to help Steven. Jenny is being a _________
What is a bystander?
"What made you become a vegetarian?"
What is say it? (It's okay to ask someone this as long as you are mindful of your tone and are genuinely curious and not being judgmental of their choice not to eat meat)
Do you have close friends that feel like family? Who are they? and Why?
Open-ended