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Styles of Expressing Conflict (Nonassertion (Def: The inability or…
Styles of Expressing Conflict
Nonassertion
Def:
The inability or unwillingness to express one's thoughts or feelings
Textbook ex:
women are less likely to to clearly refuse an unwanted request for physical intimacy from a dating partner they would like to see in the future than from one they don't want to see again
Own ex:
When I am asked by a person if I am okay and I feel like I can't open up them ill say I am fine when i'm not
Indirect communication
Def:
Hinting at a message instead of expressing thoughts and feelings directly
Textbook ex:
If your guests are staying too long its kinder to yawn and hint about your big day tomorrow than to bluntly ask them to leave
Own ex:
I got asked out by a guy who I didn't like but I didn't want to be mean so I said I used the excuse that I was busy
Passive aggression:
Def:
An indirect expression of aggression delivered in a way that allows the sender to maintain a facade of kindness
Textbook ex:
"I should really be studying but ill give you a ride" or "Where's your sense of humor"
Own ex:
When I am mad at my sister and she asks for my opinion ill say something like "I mean you can do whatever you want I don't care, if you mess up that's on you"
Direct aggression
Def:
A message that attacks the position and perhaps the dignity of the receiver
Textbook ex:
"you don't know what you're talking about" and "that was a stupid thing to do"
Own ex:
When I get extremely angry I say something like "Can you just leave me alone for once"
Assertive communication
Def:
A style of communicating that directly expresses the senders needs, thoughts, or feelings, delivered in a way that does not attack the receiver
Textbook ex:
having the attitude that most of the time it is possible to resolve problems to everyones satisfactions
Own ex:
When I disagree with someone but want to be respectful I say "I completely understand where you are coming from but I have to disagree"