In a meeting, staying silent and not expressing one’s needs may indicate which communication style?

Correct answer: Passive communication

Passive communication involves suppressing or avoiding one’s needs, opinions, or rights, often because of fear or lack of confidence. Remaining silent and not stating a need fits that description. Assertive communication would express the need respectfully. Aggressive communication would impose it, while passive-aggressive communication usually expresses indirect resistance rather than simple silence alone.