Passive
What are three characteristics of someone who displays Passive Communication?
Soft spoken, quiet, makes no eye contact
What are three characteristics of a person who displays Assertive Communication?
Confidence, stands up for themselves, speaks in a clear tone of voice, makes eye contact
What are three characteristics of someone who displays aggressive communication?
screams/yells, talks over others/interrupts them, doesn't respect others thoughts and opinions
Name 3 skills to use when you're trying to find a solution a disagreement with a friend.
Stay calm, speak respectfully, find a solution that works for both of you, listen to the other person without interrupting them.
Who just performed at the Super Bowl Halftime show last weekend?
Bad Bunny
True or False: Someone who communicates passively is very confident.
False: People who communicate passively do not feel confident and are afraid to stand up for themselves
True or False: Someone who communicates assertively communicates with confidence.
True
True or False: Someone who communicates aggressively might use profanity when they get angry.
True
What is a "Win-Win" strategy when you and a friend are having conflict?
A "Win-Win" strategy is a strategy known as compromise. Therefore, you get what you need and want, and the other person gets what they need and want.
Choose the Best Answer:
Maria was waiting on the food line in the cafeteria. Shirley steps in front of her, Maria doesn't say anything and looks down. Is this passive, assertive, or aggressive communication? Why?
This is an example of passive communication. Maria did not stand up for herself, she was behaving passively.
True or False: An I-sentence is the best way to express our thoughts and feelings assertively? Give an example of an I-sentence.
True. "I feel________ when you______ because___. Please __________.
True or False: Aggressive communication is acceptable communication among friends? Why or why not.
False: People who speak to their friends aggressively tend to lose friends instead of keeping them.
Scenario:
At recess, Melissa wants to play with slime, but Lia want to play basketball with some other friends. Give an example of how Melissa and Lia can use the "Win-Win" strategy to resolve this conflict.
Lia can play for a few minutes with Melissa, then play basketball with her friends the rest of recess.
Lia can play basketball today and play with slime with Melissa tomorrow.
What month and day is Dominican Independence Day?
February 27th
True or False: Passive communication includes not making your needs and wants known, so if you need or want something, the person will not say it.
True: Passive people are afraid to ask for help or the thing they need from others.
Jerry told his friend Tony his sneakers are ugly and starts to laugh. Give an example of how Tony can use an I-sentence to let Jerry know how he feels.
"Jerry I feel hurt when you say mean things to me because I thought we were friends. Please stop saying mean things, if not we can't be friends anymore."
Scenario: Lisa saw Eileen playing with Mia who Lia doesn't get along with. Lisa went up to Eileen in front of the entire class during recess and screamed "stupid, you're my friend, not Mia's, get the hell over here now!" Is this assertive, passive or aggressive communication? Why or Why not?
This is aggressive communication. Why?
Lisa screamed at Eileen, she used profanity, she, embarrassed Eilieen in front of everyone, etc.
Scenario: Tania was invited to Lorraine's birthday party on Saturday. Lily invited Tania to her birthday party on the same day. Tania wants to go to both of her friends birthday celebrations. What should she do? How should she resolve this conflict?
Tania can go to Lorraine's birthday party first, stay a little while, and then go to Lily's party for a little while.
Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Santiago, Haina, La Romana
Tommy pushed John while walking in the hallway, a bunch of kids saw this and started laughing and making fun of John. John looked down and ran walked away without saying anything. Is Tommy acting passively, assertively, or aggressively? Why? Is John acting aggressively, passively, or assertively? Why?
Tommy acted aggressively because he pushed John. John acted passively because he didn't stand up for himself.
Lola took Eileen's pencil case off her desk without asking her permission. Lola has done this before which Eileen dislikes. Give an example of how Eileen can use an I-sentence to express her feelings to Lola.
"Lola I feel angry when you take my things without asking me because its rude. Please stop taking my things without asking first, if not, we won't be friends anymore."
Eileen walks up to Lia in Science class after recess and punches Lia in the shoulder screaming, "Don't you ever scream at me again you dumb jerk!" Is this Passive, Assertive, or Aggressive communication. What could Eileen have done differently?
What are 5 calming skills a person can use to stay calm during a disagreement with a peer from school?
Take 5 deep breaths, count 1-20, walk away, talk to an adult, use positive self-talk such as "Stay calm, you can do this."
What are three styles of music listened to in the Dominican Republic?