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💬Communication Skills~10 min

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Communication Foundation

The Three Communication Styles

Most of us never learned how to communicate. Only 1 works.

1. Passive = Avoiding

What it looks like:

• Never saying what you actually want
• Always agreeing to avoid conflict
• Apologizing for everything

Example:

Friend: "Help me move Saturday?"
You (have plans): "Um... okay..."

Result: Resentment builds. Your needs never get met.

2. Aggressive = Attacking

What it looks like:

• Blaming and criticizing
• Using "you always" or "you never"
• Interrupting and demanding

Example:

Friend cancels plans.
You: "You ALWAYS do this! So selfish!"

Result: People get defensive. Nothing gets solved.

3. Assertive = The Goal

What it looks like:

• Clear about needs
• Respectful of others
• Uses "I" statements

Example:

Friend cancels.
You: "I feel disappointed when plans change last minute. Can we reschedule?"

Result: Needs get met. Relationships strengthen.

What would you do?

Your teammate criticizes your play in front of everyone. You feel embarrassed and angry. What do you do?