Rights Vs. Responsibilities
What is a "right"?
A special freedom or protection.
What is an example of a behavior a person who is non-assertive may have?
Avoid conflict, people pleasing, isolate, struggles to make friends etc.
What is an example of a behavior a person who is aggressive may have?
very blunt and direct, likes control, chooses for others
What is an example of a behavior a person who is assertive may have?
they are calm, confident, chooses themselves, does not blame others, set healthy boundaries
What are the three types of communication styles?
Aggressive, Assertive and Non-assertive
Give an example of a right you have when communicating with others...
"I have the right to be treated with respect."
(or their own example)
What is a characteristic a person who is non-assertive may have?
allows rights to be violated, keeps feelings in, might feel anxious or sad.
What is a characteristic a person who is aggressive may have?
violates other people's rights, free to express angry feelings, feels superior to others, overly confident, gets angry easily.
What is a characteristic a person who is assertive may have?
Balance rights and responsibilities, respectful of themselves and others, feels secure and confident
Assertive, Aggressive, or Passive? Staring right in someone's face and shouting at them.
Aggressive
Explain what "responsibility means"
Doing what you are supposed to and accepting the results of your actions.
What is the goal for someone who is non-assertive?
To play it safe and "be liked"
What is the goal for someone who is aggressive?
To be right AND prove it!
What is the goal for someone who is assertive?
To express themselves honestly and tactfully.
Assertive, Passive, or Aggressive? Janine has no trouble speaking her mind. But when she does, she comes across as loud and opinionated. Janine dominates the conversation, often interrupts, and rarely listens. If she disagrees with you, she lets you know — usually with sarcasm or a putdown. She has a reputation for being bossy and insensitive.
Aggressive
Give me a responsibility you have when speaking to others...
"I have the responsibility to treat others with respect even if we disagree."
True or False: a person who is non-assertive will hide if they are being bullied, and ignore feeling upset/ sad.
True
True or False: a person who is aggressive will actively listen to others, and comfort them if they are feeling upset.
False
True or False: a person who is assertive will respect other people's opinions, even if they disagree, but will make sure they voice their opinion too.
True
Passive, Aggressive, or Assertive? If you ask Paula what movie she wants to see, she's most likely to say, "I don't know — what do you want to see?" She usually lets others decide things, but later she regrets not saying what she wanted. It bothers her that her friends do most of the talking. But when Paula tries to break into the conversation, she speaks so softly that others talk over her without realizing.
Passive
Fill in the blank:
Basic human rights are special freedoms and protections that _______. no matter who they are or where they live.
Every person is born with
Fill in the blank:
"I ___ them to like me. They __ than me."
1. need
2. are better
Fill in the blank:
"I and right and will __ __ they know it. I am __ than them"
1. make sure
2. better
Fill in the blank:
"I ___ and ___ myself and like them too. I treat others ____ I want to be ____"
1. accept
2. like
3.the way
4. treated
Assertive, Aggressive, or Passive? When you ask for Ben's opinion, he gives it honestly. If he disagrees with you, he'll say so — but in a way that doesn't put you down or make you feel wrong. Ben is interested in your opinion, too. He listens to what you have to say. Even when Ben disagrees with you, you still feel he respects your point of view.
Assertive