You have a tendency to be passive. When could this be a problem? Explain
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 teacher gave you a pass to go to the restroom. In the hallway, a different teacher stops you and accuses you of skipping class. Role play a respectful, assertive response.
How might being more asservice help maintain friendships? Give 2 reasons.
Your parents told you that you lost your privileges to hang out with friends this weekend. Act out a passive response.
Use 3 adjectives to describe your own communication style.
Your friend lied to you about something. Pantomime (act without sounds) an aggressive response.
You have a tendency towards being assertive. When could this become a problem? Explain.
Give an example of a situation that should be handled face to face, and not over the phone or social media.
Your parents grounded you for the weekend. Why might this be a good time for a passive response?
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?
You have a tendency to be aggressive. When could this be a problem? Explain.
Why is it hard to be assertive sometimes? (Is sticking up for yourself always easy?)
Why is it sometimes easier for people to be aggressive via phones or social media than in real life? Explain.
Is there ever a good time to be assertive? Explain.
A passive person is not necessarily quiet or shy, but they naturally try to avoid conflict. Name one person in your life who is naturally passive.
You and your friend are researching for a project together. He snaps at you, but you can tell he is upset. Role play a passive response.
Your friend posted an embarrassing picture of you online. Give an "I message" to them.
I feel ____ when you ____. I need ____.
Was there a time that you were aggressive and it backfired? Talk about it.
Face-to-face communication can be more challenging than talking over the phone or online. Why do you think this is?
When we get mad, we are natrually more aggressive. Demonstrate 2 ways you calm yourself down when upset so you can communicate clearly.
Your friend confronts you aggressively in the hallway about a rumor that you had nothing to do with. Act out a passive response.
Is there ever a good time to be aggressive? Explain.
You keep hearing rumors that your teammate is trash talking you. Act out an assertive response.