What is the main difference between assertive and aggressive communication?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Assertive communication expresses one’s point clearly and respectfully, whereas aggressive communication may pressure others.
Assertive communication expresses needs, opinions, or disagreement directly while respecting the rights and dignity of others. Aggressive communication may use blame, threats, insults, or pressure and may ignore others’ viewpoints. Thus option A identifies both the clarity shared by the styles and the respect that distinguishes assertiveness; the other statements reverse or deny this difference.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Assertive communication expresses one’s point clearly and respectfully, whereas aggressive communication may pressure others.
Why is this the correct answer?
Assertive communication expresses needs, opinions, or disagreement directly while respecting the rights and dignity of others. Aggressive communication may use blame, threats, insults, or pressure and may ignore others’ viewpoints. Thus option A identifies both the clarity shared by the styles and the respect that distinguishes assertiveness; the other statements reverse or deny this difference.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 English question. Chapter: Father to Son. Topic: Communication Problems.
