Advantages And Disadvantages Of Aggressive Communicators

Register to read the introduction… They are overly expressive about their opinions and feel the need for everyone to feel the same way as they do about an issue. This often causes aggressive communicators to try to force their opinions on others, either verbally or physically. These communicators do not care about others opinions at all. If you do not agree with them, then you are the one in the wrong. They dictate every conversation they are in, with their boisterous, overbearing voice. They do not know how to be respectful to others during conversations. They do not listen and always interrupt. They criticize and blame others, because nothing is ever their fault. This kind of behavior tends to alienate people and provokes fear. These people will turn to violence in order to sway someone to their side. Imagine talking to someone who will not let you talk. Every time you try to say something they raise their voice just enough to drown you out. Whenever you contradict anything they say, they give you a glare of utter malice to shame you to silence. If the glare did not work, they may start to yell, insult the other speaker in a variety of ways or begin to add swearing to their arsenal to further quiet those contradicting them. If the person is also a physically aggressive person, they may resort to violence in order to change opposing …show more content…
Assertive communicators are able to express the way that they feel about subjects without taking away the voice of others or undermining others. These communicators know how to effectively get their points across without putting someone down for their beliefs. These people will not allow anyone to take their beliefs or rights away from them. They listen and have good eye contact. They speak in a calm, clear voice that can make their conversation partner feel at ease. These communicators feel more connected to people and more in control of their lives. This is the most mature communication style, because they are able to effectively impart their beliefs without forcing them on others. They take full responsibility for their actions and do not blame others for their downfalls. They accept the fact that everyone is different and have different