[header] How to say what you mean without being mean [title] Avoid unhealthy communication styles. [step] Everyone has different ways of communicating, but some styles make it more difficult to say what you mean, mean what you say, and avoid being mean. [substeps] Passive people tend to avoid speaking up and avoid confrontation.
[header] How to say what you mean without being mean [title] Avoid unhealthy communication styles. [step] Everyone has different ways of communicating, but some styles make it more difficult to say what you mean, mean what you say, and avoid being mean. [substeps] Passive people tend to avoid speaking up and avoid confrontation.
They tend to avoid being assertive and becoming aggressive. Being honest with someone means being honest instead of defensive. They give in easily to and have difficulty saying " no, " for fear of being mean. Aggressive people tend to be emotionally honest, but express this honesty in an inappropriate way. They may blame others, or exaggerate and make difficult communications known. Both can lead to frustrating and often inenjoyable conversations. They also often can turn the tables on others. If someone says something that you don't like, you prefer to be assertive than to remain passive.