Healthy Communication

Using you words to communicate is known as...

• Nonverbal

• Verbal

• Assertive

• Passive

Using your facial expressions, body language and gestures to communicate is known as

• Nonverbal

• Verbal

• Assertive

• Passive

Communication means...

• just talking

• being empathetic

• sharing your thoughts, emotions and feelings

• rephrasing what the other person says

An example of passive behavior is...

• Always listening to others but never sharing your thoughts and feelings

• Always yelling and screaming

• Speaking confidently

An example of aggressive behavior is...

• Speaking up for others and yourself

• Always apologizing, even when something is not your fault

• Interrupting others and saying rude comments

Having a respectful but firm tone of voice when communicating can help you be more assertive

• True

• False

Being assertive means...

• you are rude to others

• you are a pushover

• you stand up for yourself while also respecting others

The healthiest form of communication is...

• Passive

• Assertive

• Aggressive

I statements can help you be more assertive

• True

• False

Being pushed into doing something you may not want to do is known as...

• I statements

• Assertive

• Peer Pressure

• Communication