Self Reflections on Weekly Sessions Of Week 6

 

This week I learnt about the four types of communicators and they are---

 

Passive Communicators:

They have difficulty expressing themselves .They act indifferently and tend to give in to others. Miscommunication and built-up anger or resentment. Passive communicators display insecure body language like lack of eye contact, poor body posture and an inability to say “no.”

 

Aggressive Communicators:

They dominate by commanding and asking questions rudely while failing to listen to others. They act as the alpha male/ female of the communication; often alienate and hurt others. Become alienated from others, generate fear and hatred, blame others. Aggressive communicators talk over others, point fingers, stare and glare intensely, criticize and intimidate.

 

PassiveAggressive Communicators:

They appear passive on the surface, but act out anger in a subtle, indirect, or behind-the-scenes way. They are aware of their needs, but at times struggle to voice them. They tend to stuck in a state of powerlessness, discharge resentment while real issues are never addressed.

 

Assertive Communicators:

They feel in control of self, express their thoughts in a polite, clear and confident manner. They encourage balanced conversations with being respectful. They feel connected to others and in control of their lives, create a respectful environment for others to grow and mature. Their body language speaks for them : good eye contact, speak in a calm tone of voice, relaxed body posture.

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Ma’am also gave us the tips like how can we deal with each type of communicator and focus on becoming the assertive communicator. The session was amazing.This quote at the end of the session :

“Of all the life skills available to us, communication is perhaps the most empowering.” by Bret Morrison was something I really liked.