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Indiana University
Communication Styles: Passive, Assertive,
AggressiveAmy Hume
Discussion Session #13
Communications Styles
Goals for Today
Understand different communication styles and how they affect others
Practice recognizing and crafting messages in different styles
Learn about assertiveness skills
Communications Styles
Have you ever dealt with a difficult person?
Communications Styles
It’s all about respect
Passive
No Respect for Self
Assertive
Respect for Self & Others
Aggressive
No Respect for Others
Communications Styles
How about…?
Can’t speak up
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive Aggressive
Can’t speak up
Communications Styles
How about…?
Loud
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up Loud
Communications Styles
How about…?
Firm
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up Firm Loud
Communications Styles
How about…?
Don’t know my rights
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Firm Loud
Communications Styles
How about…?
Direct
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Firm
Direct
Loud
Communications Styles
How about…?
Bossy
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Firm
Direct
Loud
Bossy
Communications Styles
How about…?
Honest
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Firm
Direct
Honest
Loud
Bossy
Communications Styles
How about…?
Pushy
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Firm
Direct
Honest
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Communications Styles
How about…?
Respect rights of others
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Communications Styles
How about…?
Get stepped on
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Communications Styles
How about…?
Meek
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Communications Styles
How about…?
Dominating
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Communications Styles
How about…?
Intimidating
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Communications Styles
How about…?
Too accommodating
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Communications Styles
How about…?
Violate others’ rights using power, position &
language
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Communications Styles
How about…?
Talks softly
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Communications Styles
How about…?
Recognize the importance of having my needs &
rights respected
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Communications Styles
How about…?
Must get my way
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
Communications Styles
How about…?
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
Communications Styles
How about…?
Don’t stand up for my rights
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Don’t stand up for my rights
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
Communications Styles
How about…?
React instantly
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Don’t stand up for my rights
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
React instantly
Communications Styles
How about…?
Avoid conflicts
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Don’t stand up for my rights
Avoid conflicts
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
React instantly
Communications Styles
How about…?
Confident
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Don’t stand up for my rights
Avoid conflicts
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Confident
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
React instantly
Communications Styles
How about…?
Don’t care where or when I “blast” someone
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Don’t stand up for my rights
Avoid conflicts
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Confident
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
React instantly
Don’t care where or when I “blast” someone
Communications Styles
How about…?
Realize I have choices
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Don’t stand up for my rights
Avoid conflicts
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Confident
Realize I have choices
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
React instantly
Don’t care where or when I “blast” someone
Communications Styles
How about…?
Effective communicator
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Don’t stand up for my rights
Avoid conflicts
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Confident
Realize I have choices
Effective communicator
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
React instantly
Don’t care where or when I “blast” someone
Communications Styles
How about…?
People take advantage of me
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Don’t stand up for my rights
Avoid conflicts
People take advantage of me
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Confident
Realize I have choices
Effective communicator
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
React instantly
Don’t care where or when I “blast” someone
Communications Styles
How about…?
Can express my needs
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Don’t stand up for my rights
Avoid conflicts
People take advantage of me
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Confident
Realize I have choices
Effective communicator
Can express my needs
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
React instantly
Don’t care where or when I “blast” someone
Communications Styles
How about…?
Can be abusive
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Don’t stand up for my rights
Avoid conflicts
People take advantage of me
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Confident
Realize I have choices
Effective communicator
Can express my needs
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
React instantly
Don’t care where or when I “blast” someone
Can be abusive
Communications Styles
How about…?
Vise-like handshake
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Don’t stand up for my rights
Avoid conflicts
People take advantage of me
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Confident
Realize I have choices
Effective communicator
Can express my needs
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
React instantly
Don’t care where or when I “blast” someone
Can be abusive
Vise-like handshake
Communications Styles
How about…?
Make good eye contact
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Don’t stand up for my rights
Avoid conflicts
People take advantage of me
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Confident
Realize I have choices
Effective communicator
Can express my needs
Make good eye contact
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
React instantly
Don’t care where or when I “blast” someone
Can be abusive
Vise-like handshakes
Communications Styles
How about…?
I like to get even
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Don’t stand up for my rights
Avoid conflicts
People take advantage of me
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Confident
Realize I have choices
Effective communicator
Can express my needs
Make good eye contact
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
React instantly
Don’t care where or when I “blast” someone
Can be abusive
Vise-like handshake
I like to get even
Communications Styles
How about…?
Speak with firm voice
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Don’t stand up for my rights
Avoid conflicts
People take advantage of me
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Confident
Realize I have choices
Effective communicator
Can express my needs
Make good eye contact
Speak with firm voice
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
React instantly
Don’t care where or when I “blast” someone
Can be abusive
Vise-like handshake
I like to get even
Communications Styles
How about…?
Trouble saying “no,” then I’m angry and resentful
Communications Styles
Communication Styles
Passive Assertive AggressiveCan’t speak up
Don’t know my rights
Get stepped on
Meek
Too accommodating
Talks softly
Gives “cold fish” handshakes
Don’t stand up for my rights
Avoid conflicts
People take advantage of me
Trouble saying “no,” then I’m angry and resentful
Firm
Direct
Honest
Respect rights of others
Recognize the importance of having my needs & rights respected
Confident
Realize I have choices
Effective communicator
Can express my needs
Make good eye contact
Speak with firm voice
Loud
Bossy
Pushy
Dominating
Intimidating
Violate others’ rights using power, position & language
Must get my way
React instantly
Don’t care where or when I “blast” someone
Can be abusive
Vise-like handshake
I like to get even
Communications Styles
Passive Style: Summary
Too intimidated to express thoughts and feelings
Forfeits his/her rights or freedomsGives in to demands so he/she will be
acceptedAvoid confrontation at any costOften feels used and taken advantage of Driven by anxiety
Communications Styles
Assertive Style: Summary
Recognizes and stands up for own rights while respecting the dignity of others
Focuses on specific issues and problems, without belittling self or others
Expresses opinion without violating others’ rights
Minimizes opportunities to be taken advantage of by others
Communications Styles
Assertive Style: Summary
Open, tolerant, and considerate of other’s feelings
Can overcome fear to confront issues that require resolutions
Can communicate feelings of anger diplomatically, without putting others on the defensive
Communications Styles
Aggressive Style: Summary
Intimidates others to gain control of their thoughts and actions
Manipulates, accuses, fights
Little or no regard for other’s feelings
Driven by anger
Communications Styles
Passive-aggressiveness
Hostility expressed through inaction; inertia used as a weapon Silent treatment Dragging your feet Always being late Never saying what they want to do, then
sulking about it Lame excuses
Plausible deniability is key
Communications Styles
ROLE PLAY
Scenario 1: Need two volunteers
Scenario 2: Need three volunteers
Communications Styles
Assertiveness Skills
Know your rights Say no and not feel guilty Change your mind about anything Take your time to form a response to a comment or
question Ask for assistance with instructions or directions Ask for what you want Experience and express your feelings Feel positive about yourself under any conditions Make mistakes without feeling embarrassed or
guilty Own your opinions and convictions Protest unfair treatment or criticism Be recognized for your significant achievements
and contributionsFrom Davis, Eshelmann, and McKay (1988)
Communications Styles
Assertiveness Skills
Learn to say no Learn to use “I” statements Use eye contact Use assertive body language Avoid manipulation
Be aware of these strategiesIntimidationContent substitutionPersonal attacks (character assassination)Avoidance
Know your rights
Communications Styles
Assertiveness Skills
Know your rights Learn to say no Learn to use “I” statements Use eye contact Use assertive body language Avoid manipulation Respond rather than react
Exercise
Communications Styles
Your difficult person
What communication style do they use?
How does it make you feel?
How will you change your reaction to them?
Communications Styles
Communication is two-way
What questions do you have??
Communications Styles
Evaluation QuestionsUse:A. Strongly agreeB. AgreeC. DisagreeD. Strongly disagreeE. Don’t know
1. I found the presentation of material easy to understand.
2. This Advantage session increased my knowledge on the subject presented.
3. I will be able to use some of the information from this Advantage session in the future.
4. The presenter was well prepared for this Advantage session.
5. This presentation should be repeated in future semesters.
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