Question

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1. when someone avoids sharing their thoughts or feelings and lets others make decisions for them, they are using a __________ communication style.
2. saying mean things in a loud and forceful way is an example of the __________ communication style.
3. the __________ communication style combines hidden anger with indirect actions or words, like giving someone the silent treatment.
4. if you honestly express your feelings while respecting others, you are being __________.
5. rolling your eyes while saying \sure, ill do it\ in a sarcastic tone is an example of __________ communication.
6. not making eye contact, speaking softly, and agreeing with everyone even if you dont mean it are signs of __________ communication.
7. \you never do anything right!\ is an example of __________ communication.
8. \i understand your point, but i have a different opinion\ shows __________ communication.
9. if you say, \fine, whatever you want,\ but feel upset inside, that is __________ communication.
10. being honest without being rude is a sign of __________ communication.

Explanation:

1. Passive communication style involves avoiding sharing thoughts/feelings and letting others decide.
2. Aggressive communication is loud, forceful, and mean.
3. Passive - aggressive combines hidden anger with indirect actions (e.g., silent treatment).
4. Assertive communication is honest expression with respect.
5. Rolling eyes and sarcastic tone (as in "Sure, I'll do it") are passive - aggressive.
6. No eye contact, soft speech, insincere agreement are passive.
7. "You never do anything right!" is aggressive.
8. "I understand... but different opinion" is assertive.
9. Saying "Fine..." but feeling upset inside is passive - aggressive.
10. Honest without rudeness is assertive.

Answer:

1. passive
2. aggressive
3. passive - aggressive
4. assertive
5. passive - aggressive
6. passive
7. aggressive
8. assertive
9. passive - aggressive
10. assertive