Is there ever a good time to use passive communication?
When you want to preserve the other person's feelings, to avoid conflict, to keep yourself safe
Your parents told you that you lost your privileges to hang out with friends this weekend. Act out a passive response.
You have a tendency to be passive. When could this be a problem? Explain
Give an example of a situation that should be handled face to face, and not over the phone or social media.
You keep hearing rumors that your teammate is trash talking you. Act out an assertive response.
You have a tendency to be aggressive. When could this be a problem? Explain.
Is there ever a good time to be assertive? Explain.
Your parents grounded you for the weekend. Why might this be a good time for a passive response?
Why is it sometimes easier for people to be aggressive via phones or social media than in real life? Explain.
Your friend lied to you about something. Pantomime (act without sounds) an aggressive response.
Is there ever a good time to be aggressive? Explain.
Your friend posted an embarrassing picture of you online. Give an "I message" to them.
I feel ____ when you ____. I need ____.
Your friend confronts you aggressively in the hallway about a rumor that you had nothing to do with. Act out a passive response.
You have a tendency towards being assertive. When could this become a problem? Explain.
Face-to-face communication can be more challenging than talking over the phone or online. Why do you think this is?
You are arguing back and forth with a friend about a problem in class via text. What is a more asservice way to resolve the problem?
