communication styles Flashcards

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what are the 5 communication styles?

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assertive
aggressive
passive-aggressive
submissive
manipulative
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explain assertive

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is born with high self esteem and is the healthiest and most effective style of communication
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achieving goals without hurting others
protective of own rights and protective of others
socially and emotionally expressive
making their own choices and taking responsibility for them
accepting compliments

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explain aggresive

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this style is about winning often in someone elses expense
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frightening,loud threatening and hostile
willing to achieve goals in expense of others
out to win
demanding and abrasive
explosive and unpredictable
intimidating and bullying
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explain passive aggresive

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people who appear passive on the outside but acting out their anger in indirect o behind the scenes way
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indirectly aggressive
sarcastic and devious
unreliable and complainful
sulky
patronizing and gossippy
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explain submissive

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this style is about pleasing others and avoiding conflicts
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apologetic
avoids any confrontation
finding dificulty in taking responsibility or decisions
yields into someone elses preferences
feeling like the victim
blaming others for events
refusing compliments
inexpressive
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explain manipulative

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this style is scheming calculative and shrewd,they are skilled in influencing and controlling for their own advantage
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cunning
controllive in an insidious way
asking indirectly for needs to be met
uses artificial "tears"
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divisions of the matrix of communication/THE FOUR STYLES OF COMMUNICATION

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direct style
spirited style
systematic style
considerate style

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Explain the direct style of communication

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This happens when a speakers true intentions are communicated in his verbal message,value direct short answers and expect and respect honesty
✓gets to bottom line
✓speaks forcefully
✓maintains eye contact
✓presents points strongly
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Explain spirited style

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They love to flash out ideas , brainstorming and  talking about the bigger picture
✓persuasive
✓is a good story teller
✓focuses on the bigger picture
✓uses motivation speech
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Explain considerate style

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They are very considerate of peoples feelings in a conversation
✓litsens well
✓is a good counselor
✓uses supportive language
✓builds trust
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Explain systematic style

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Emphasize on facts and are not fans of opinion,use logical linear thinking
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✓presents precisely
✓focuses on facts
✓efficcient on speech
✓well organised workspace
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