Guess That Communication Style!
Are the following conversations passive, AGGRESSIVE,
passive-aggressive, or assertive?
1.
Louis: I’d really like some help with these dishes.
Clark: I’m watching TV right now.
Louis: That’s ok. I’ll just do all the work again while you sit there and have fun.
Clark: I’ll help you when the show is over.
Louis: No, never mind. “Dish slave” is my middle name. You just watch your show.
This conversation is:
2.
Louis: Clark, these dishes have been here for three days! Why don’t you do some work for once?
Clark: I’m watching TV. And it’s not like you’re so great about cleaning either!
Louis: Just what I thought you’d say! Lazy couch potato!
This conversation is:
3.
Louis: Would you help me with the dishes?
Clark: I’m watching TV.
Louis: I really would appreciate some help. You can watch TV when we’re done.
Clark: They’re just about to catch the bad guys!
Louis: Ok. I don’t mind waiting. Will you help when it’s over?
Clark: Sure. The show will be over in 10 minutes.
This conversation is:
4.
Louis: Excuse me? Would you mind helping me with some dishes?
Clark: I’m busy!
Louis: Oh, all right then.
This conversation is: