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Match the following communication styles with their examples:

Passive Communication = I’m okay with whatever you want to do Aggressive Communication = this is what we’re doing, get over it Passive-Aggressive Communication = giving the silent treatment, spreading rumors Assertive Communication = I feel when you…and I need for you to do…

Match the communication styles with their body language:

Passive = failing to make eye contact or looking down Aggressive = crossing arms, eye rolling, or finger pointing Passive-Aggressive = passive body language followed by silent treatment Assertive = eye contact, straight posture, and relaxed gestures

Match the communication styles with their descriptions:

Passive = Avoids expressing opinions or feelings Aggressive = Expresses needs and wants without considering others' feelings Passive-Aggressive = Expresses negativity or resentment in an indirect manner Assertive = Expresses needs and wants in a respectful and direct manner

Match the following communication styles with their examples of actions:

Passive = Looking down when speaking Aggressive = Finger pointing when speaking Passive-Aggressive = Spreading rumors after a conversation Assertive = Maintaining eye contact when speaking Signup and view all the answers

Match the communication styles with their characteristics:

Passive = Agreeing with others to avoid conflict Aggressive = Ignoring others' rights or feelings Passive-Aggressive = Expressing anger indirectly through actions Assertive = Respecting one's own and others' rights Signup and view all the answers

What are the four main styles of communication?

passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of passive communication?

Statements like 'I'm okay with whatever you want to do' and body language includes failing to make eye contact or looking down. Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of aggressive communication?

Statements like 'this is what we're doing' or 'get over it' and body language includes crossing arms, eye rolling, or finger pointing. Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of passive-aggressive communication?

Passive statements and body language followed by giving the 'silent treatment', spreading rumors, and sabotaging another person's efforts. Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of assertive communication?

'I' statements like 'I feel when you... and I need for you to do...' and body language includes eye contact, straight posture, and relaxed gestures. Signup and view all the answers

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Communication Styles

There are four main styles of communication: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive.
Each style has distinct characteristics, body language, and examples of actions.

Passive Communication

Examples: avoiding confrontation, giving in to others, and not expressing one's needs.
Characteristics: indirect, non-assertive, and yielding.
Body language: avoiding eye contact, crossing arms, and slouching.

Aggressive Communication

Examples: yelling, criticizing, and interrupting others.
Characteristics: forceful, dominating, and confrontational.
Body language: standing with an aggressive stance, pointing fingers, and raising voice.

Passive-Aggressive Communication

Examples: pretending to agree, procrastinating, and making sarcastic comments.
Characteristics: indirect, non-confrontational, and resistant.
Body language: giving the silent treatment, rolling one's eyes, and sighing.

Assertive Communication

Examples: expressing oneself clearly, setting boundaries, and using "I" statements.
Characteristics: direct, respectful, and open.
Body language: maintaining eye contact, standing up straight, and using a firm but calm tone.

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Discover your communication style and learn how it affects your interactions with others. Take this quiz to identify whether you are passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, or assertive in your communication. Understand the different examples and body language associated with each style. Find out how to improve your communication skills and build stronger relationships.