Fear Of Speaking Honestly, Recognize 6 Signs Of Passive Communication Style

Illustration of passive communication style (Freepik/coconie_studio)

YOGYAKARTA There are four styles of communication, including aggressive, passive, passive, and assertive communication. Ideally, everyone can communicate assertively. This is important because it can communicate needs and preferences honestly. However, for passive communication styles, including those that are least assertive and usually prioritize other people's feelings rather than personal needs. So what is the sign of a passive style of communication?

Communication is a way for self-defense. Often people who have a passive style of communication, find it difficult to be honest when they feel confused, upset, or even angry. They are afraid of confrontation and try to hide or soften the truth through words, actions, or body language. More complete, here are the signs.

Asertive communication is ideal because it has the skills to be honest about its needs. Those who communicate honestly, are easier to negotiate or express their preferences more constructively. For someone who has a passive communication style, it is characterized that it is difficult to express what they feel honestly. For example, when you feel annoyed because of an invitation to a friend that is not appropriate but not expressed. This undisclosed feeling causes friends to be less responsive so they don't find the best solution.

Rejection or saying 'no' in things that are not agreed upon, is often experienced by someone who has a passive style of communication. Instead of expressing and exchanging arguments, they prefer to remain silent and agree. Even though the accumulated anger makes him feel more exhausted.

As a passive communicator, one may respond by grumble. They did not refuse even though they did not agree on the idea. That means, a person's sign with passive communication does not take a firm stance.

Physically, passive communicators will take a closed posture. Launching Well+Good, Friday, September 13, such as with a closed arm gesture, head down, eyes down, body looking to side, or feet crossed.

This may often not be realized, that telling the truth is important. The reason is, if you don't tell the truth it can lead to misunderstandings. For example, when your partner invites his friends to dinner at home and you agree to make more dishes. In fact, the truth is, you just want to have a simple meal with your partner.

Complaining is actually a sign that someone needs something that is needed. For example, when carrying heavy goods and you complain. That means it requires help to carry the item. But if you complain but don't ask for help, it could be a sign of a passive communication style.

It is important to know that communication failure can create tensions and cause hatred. Because people communicate passively, they consider the feelings of others, so they cannot express their thoughts and opinions effectively. This can also make the person feel annoyed, hurt, and frustrated that accumulates. People who have a passive communication style also often feel lonely, isolated, and no one really understands it.