Written by: Marta
12/28/2011 4:40 PM 

In relationships, Assertive Communication is usually the most appropriate, healthy type of communication. http://revelationcounseling.com/Blog/EntryId/58/RELATIONSHIP-TIPS-Communication-Test.aspx

1)    Do you-

A.   Talk to others with respect, but not requiring others to address you with respect?

B.    Talk with respect for the other person and respect for yourself?

C.    Talk to others respecting yourself only?

     2)    A.  Allow patterns of others taking advantage of you?

            B. Establish patterns of equality?

            C. Establish a pattern of others fearing and avoiding you?

     3)    A. Do you make others guess how you feel?

B. Let others know what you think and feel, and ask he/she what is thought or    felt?

            C. Make sure others know what you think?

     4)    A. Do you stockpile anger?

            B. Do you deal with anger in a timely manner?

            C. Do you act out when you are angry?

      5)   A. Do you lack confidence?

            B. Are you self-confident?

            C. Are you cocky or arrogant?

      6)  A. Do you just hope?

           B. Do you request what you want?

           C. Do you demand what you want?

A= Passive

B=Assertive

C=Aggressive

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