Social interactions and communication styles (pre-class)
Oksana Pankova The video below is about 4 communication styles depicted in the picture. Before you watch it, how do you think the people who have these different communication styles tend to communicate and behave?
Now watch the video and check your ideas.
Watch the video again and tick the correct characteristics for each style.
Assertive
Passive
they can set and protect their boundaries
they can be two-faced
they can make others feel at ease
they don't beat around the bush
they tend to speak in riddles
they let others to step on their rights
they pick on people
they don't have a strong opinion
Passive-aggressive
Aggressive
they have no filter
they put others' interests first
they may seem compliant but are manipulative or belligerent
they tend to cut people short
they might be reluctant to voice their opinions
they can stand up for themselves
they prefer to mutter or give the silent treatment instead of confronting you
they tend to rant and rave
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