Roleplay
A friend cancels on your plans at the last minute again, and you feel frustrated
"I feel disappointed when plans are canceled at the last minute. Can we try to plan or communicate earlier so we can save time?"
"It's fine, don't worry about it."
Passive
Name one benefit of assertive communication
Better relationships, improved self-esteem, decreased dependency, increased trust, less stress, feeling respected, clear conflict resolution, etc
"Whatever, I don't care."
"I actually have a preference, I'd like to possibly do __"
Saying "no" is a healthy part of assertive communication
Truez
"I know you may not mean it that way, but I don't like jokes about that. Please don't say that."
"Please stop interrupting me."
Assertive.
"You're being annoying."
"I am feeling overwhelmed and need space right now."
"I need to focus on my own responsibilities right now and cannot provide the help you are requesting of me currently"
"You're the problem here."
Aggressvie
"I guess I can help, even though I am already super stressed and busy".
"I am not available to take on another task, it might diminish the quality, as I have a lot on my plate already."
"You're not usually this annoying."
Passive aggressive
"You never listen to me!"
"I feel unheard when I am interrupted. I would like to finish my point, please."
"I guess I'm the only one who cleans around here."
Passive aggressive
"Whatever, you always get your way anyway."
"I feel like my opinion isn't being considered, can we please talk it through?"