Communication Character

Talking about your feelings Respecting the other person’s friends and activities Considering
the other person’s opinions and FeelingsRespecting differences in other people Stating
differences of opinion. Having an equal say in the relationship. Figuring out a solution that is
good for both of you Believing one partner has more rights than the other Shouting or yelling
when you are angry with the other person. Using the silent treatment Pestering the other
person until you get what you want. Pouting to get what you want Controlling the other
person’s relationships/friends/ activities Name-calling (putdowns)Threatening harm
Intimidating by threatening/ destroying property. Being extremely jealous and possessive of
the other person Pushing, hitting, or holding the other person against their will

Communication - Scenarios
Corey wants to spend a quiet evening watching movies alone with Tendai. Tendai has
decided to spend the evening out with friends. Corey is very disappointed at the thought of
spending this Saturday evening without Tendai. How could Corey express their
disappointment to Tendai using:

Passive communication?
- Corey should not express his feelings towards tendai, and instead act like nothing
happened. He should put her feeling before his.

Aggressive communication
- Corey should express himself in a loud and demanding tone, and should also get
physical with tendai by maintaining eye contact in order to portray that his message
should be clear.

Assertive Communication?
- Corey should express herself through assertive communication because if he tells
Tendai about he’s needs and how he really feels towards the whole thing it would help
their relationship.

Campbell has had a crush on Tebogo for several weeks. Campbell finds Tebogo very good
looking as well as friendly and sociable. Every day they travel to school together. Campbell
would like to ask Tebogo out. How could Campbell do this using:

Passive communication?
- He should keep his thoughts to himself, as he doesn’t want to ruin the friendship they
already have.
Aggressive communication?
- Campbell should grab Tebogo, and confess he’s feelings in a forceful manner, and not
give her a choice to express herself.

Assertive Communication?
- Campbell should talk to Tebogo about his feeling in a respectful manner and should
also accept her decision .

Morgan and Rowan are dating. Morgan decides to wear shorts on a hot summer day. Rowan
thinks they are too short and tells Morgan to change. How could Morgan respond to Rowan
using:

Passive communication?
- She should change her clothes and keep her thoughts to herself in order not to anger
him.

Aggressive communication?
- She should shout at Rowan, hit him and accuse him for being sexist

Assertive Communication?
- She should tell him that she is more comfortable in the shorts because of how hot it
is outside, and would much rather stay in them.

River and Amari have been going out for several months. They are talking about the day they
plan to have sex for the first time. River explains that they will have to use a condom. Amari
insists that there is no danger of any sexually transmitted infections, so they don’t need to.
How could River react to this using:

Passive communication?
- He should accept her decision and keep his thoughts to himself, to avoid a fight with
her.
Aggressive communication?
- He should force his decision and give her no choice.

Assertive Communication?
- He should privately talk to her and give his opinion on the matter.

Spencer and Jaden have been going out for a few weeks. Jaden is constantly trying to kiss
and touch Spencer in public. Spencer feels uncomfortable and wants Jaden to stop. How
might Spencer talk to Jaden about their feelings using:

Passive communication?
- Spencer should keep his thoughts to himself, and let jaden kiss him and touch him in
public even though his uncomfortable.

Aggressive communication?
- He should aggressively push jaden away the next time he tries to touch him in public

Assertive Communication?
- Spencer should open up about how he feels and tell Jaden to stop trying to kiss him
in public because he feels uncomfortable.