If you want to know what your communication style is, take this free quiz and find out!
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These are passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive.
The way you communicate can easily strengthen a bond, or it can cause stress and tension.
so you can avoid misunderstanding, it helps to understand your own and your loved ones' communication style.
They prefer to be supportive and defer decisions to others and have a tendency to be overly apologetic.
Passive communication avoids conflict at the cost of unmet needs.
People who communicate passively often suppress their emotions and struggle to stand up for themselves.
This often takes the form of yelling, shouting, dominating the conversation, and speaking forcefully before thinking.
They can come across as defensive or even hostile when sharing their feelings.
This behavior can be hurtful and alienating to anyone on the receiving end.
Passive-Aggressive
More frankly, passive-aggressive people can be prettymanipulativewithout realizing it.
They don’t play mind games with hidden meaning, nor are they overly confrontational.
Assertive communication promotes open, honest, and respectful dialogue.
Effective communication often involves respecting others and expressing oneself clearly and confidently.
Assertive communication is widely viewed as the healthiest communication style and the one we should all strive towards.
Tips for Improving Your Communication Skills
Becoming a good communicator can be a lifelong process.
A lot of us tend to only listen to respond, which prevents us from being effective communicators.
This translates as all the varied communication styles.
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