Module 4 Discussion (N496 Nursing Leadership and Management Full Course)

Give an example of the difference between being assertive and being aggressive. What is the importance of this in communication? In leadership?

Give an example of passive aggressive communication.

What do you think of the statement, “assertiveness is unfeminine”?

What kind of advice would you give to be assertive? What role does being assertive play in handling criticism? In effective communication?

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passive aggressive communication

Introduction

Passive aggressive communication is a type of communicating that is done in a way that shows anger or hostility. It’s important to understand passive aggressive communication so that you can learn how to deal with it properly.

Passive Aggressive Communication

Passive aggressive communication is a form of indirect and non-confrontational communication. It usually involves a backhanded compliment, sarcasm or withholding information in order to get the message across.

Passive aggressive people use passive aggressive behaviors to avoid direct confrontation with others and will often resort to them if they feel that they have been wronged by someone else. They may also use aggressive behaviors as a way to punish someone who has slighted them by bringing up past transgressions or criticizing their character or behavior in front of others when none were present (e.g., “I know you’re trying hard here but don’t forget about me”).

What is passive aggressive communication?

Passive aggressive behavior is when you say one thing and do another. It’s a way of expressing anger without taking responsibility for it, or avoiding conflict altogether. Here are some examples:

• You ask your partner if they want to go out on Friday night, but don’t tell them what time you’ll be home from work until later in the week.

• You tell your boss that their idea doesn’t make sense, but then proceed to implement their suggestion anyway – without telling them why it didn’t work out well enough yet!

How do we recognize passive aggressive communication?

As mentioned above, passive aggressive communication is a type of indirect communication that involves the use of negative body language and other actions to get your point across. It can be hard to identify because it looks like normal conversation at first glance.

Here are some signs you may be experiencing passive aggressive behavior:

• You give mixed messages—you’re nice one minute and mean the next

• You ignore requests or accusations that you know they want to hear from you (for example: “I don’t have time right now.”) * You refuse requests without giving any reason why (for example: “I’m going out tonight.”)

How can you communicate better?

• Communicate in a direct, honest and clear way.

• Be assertive.

• Avoid passive aggressive communication by being respectful of others’ feelings and needs, as well as your own self-respect and integrity.

Takeaway:

• How can you communicate better?

• How do we recognize passive aggressive communication?

• What is passive aggressive communication?

Conclusion

If you’re someone who responds to passive aggressive communication, it’s important not to take it personally. The person may not mean anything by what they say, especially if they are being honest. It’s also important not to respond too harshly because then they’ll just be more likely to go back into their shell and think that no one cares about them at all.