{"id":7876,"date":"2023-01-11T17:14:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T09:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/?p=7876"},"modified":"2023-01-12T11:25:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T03:25:58","slug":"how-to-establish-effective-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/how-to-establish-effective-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Establish Effective Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/multiracial-group-asia-young-creative-people-smart-casual-wear-discussing-business-clapping-laughing-smiling-together-brainstorm-meeting-office-coworker-teamwork-successful-concept-scaled.jpg' alt='' title='Multiracial group of Asia young creative people in smart casual' height=\"1440\" width=\"2560\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our daily lives depend heavily on communication, but it can be easy to underestimate of effective communication. How can we work towards becoming more effective communicators? Let&#8217;s examine the various communication styles and their effects on how we interact.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Types of communication<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When communicating with others, we often engage in different types of communication to convey our point. There are two main ways we will use to communicate:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Non-verbal communication<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-verbal communication [<a href=\"https:\/\/drexel.edu\/graduatecollege\/professional-development\/blog\/2018\/July\/Five-types-of-communication\/\">1<\/a>] includes facial expressions, posture, eye contact, hand movements, and touch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our body language can also be used to emphasise what is being verbally communicated or to substitute verbal communication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our body language can take 2 forms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positive or open body language; which conveys a willingness to listen to other parties. For example, mirroring another person\u2019s body language, or an equal handshake.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative or closed body language; which can give the wrong impression to the other party. For example, crossed arms and ankles, or fidgeting with objects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Verbal Communication<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal communication [<a href=\"https:\/\/drexel.edu\/graduatecollege\/professional-development\/blog\/2018\/July\/Five-types-of-communication\/\">1<\/a>] can come in spoken words, such as our in-person conversations, or our written words, such as in our text messages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective communication entails not just a careful choice of words, it also involves the way we combine them to convey a larger idea, and the tone we use.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Importance of Effective Communication<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person&#8217;s capacity for communication determines their success in many aspects of their lives. Making use of effective communication is often the best way to resolve a conflict between people, improve relationships, and build cohesion between colleagues, family, and friends. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.communicationtheory.org\/importance-of-communication\/\">2<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Effective communication helps us start a process<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how minor or large a project is, communication is crucial to the outcome. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.communicationtheory.org\/importance-of-communication\/\">2<\/a>] For instance, introducing oneself with a smile and a solid handshake can lay the groundwork for effective dialogue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Effective communication also assists us in managing tasks<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We must provide instructions or direction in order to maintain an activity or keep a process moving [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.communicationtheory.org\/importance-of-communication\/\">2<\/a>]. For example, teachers must guide students, managers must guarantee that team members provide their best effort, etc. Only when there is coordination amongst people can all these things be completed seamlessly. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Effective communication has the power to influence<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong communication allows us to spread the right messages, and more importantly, dictates how the messages are communicated to others. Mastery of communication is necessary to differ in opinion without offending others and to be assertive without being confrontational. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.communicationtheory.org\/importance-of-communication\/\">2<\/a>]\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Effective communication allows us to show empathy and support for others<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective communication skills include being able to express our feelings, delivering comforting words, and spreading positivity through encouraging comments. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.communicationtheory.org\/importance-of-communication\/\">2<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Effective communication allows us to fully realise our own potential<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to help us reach our full potential is the most important component of communication. Words, both written and spoken, are a vehicle for the expression of our inherent abilities and creativity. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.communicationtheory.org\/importance-of-communication\/\">2<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Understanding Our Communication Styles<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everybody has a different manner of interacting and communicating with others, which is known as their communication style. The four basic communication styles [<a href=\"https:\/\/online.alvernia.edu\/articles\/4-types-communication-styles\/\">3<\/a>] are:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Assertive Communication Style<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An assertive communication style is often regarded as the most effective communication style. They are clear in their verbal and nonverbal communication. A person who uses this style is certain of their beliefs but avoids belittlement or overshadowing others in the conversation. [<a href=\"https:\/\/online.alvernia.edu\/articles\/4-types-communication-styles\/\">3<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assertive communicators seek compromise and consensus by actively listening and clearly expressing their wants or needs. They also tend to seek a balanced solution to situations, taking into account the feelings and needs of others as well. Assertive communicators tend to take ownership of their feelings and behaviours by using \u201cI\u201d statements, without putting the blame on others, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;I feel frustrated when you are late for our appointments.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>How to be a more assertive communicator [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valamis.com\/hub\/communication-styles\">4<\/a>]<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak firmly and with assurance. It is natural for us to lose our sense of confidence when speaking, but trust in yourself; you know best what you need to succeed!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take into account both your own needs and those of the people you are speaking with. Make an effort to be solution-focused, and considerate of others&#8217; viewpoints.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your word choices. Replace &#8220;could&#8221;s and &#8220;should&#8221;s with &#8220;will&#8221;s. For example:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cI could lead the team for this task\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, try <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI will lead the team for this task\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Passive Communication Style<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with a passive communication style are often known as \u201cpeople-pleasers\u201d and have a tendency to submit to others\u2019 views and opinions. Passive communicators typically don&#8217;t express their demands or sentiments, often withdrawing and letting others take the initiative. [<a href=\"https:\/\/online.alvernia.edu\/articles\/4-types-communication-styles\/\">3<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passive communicators are also often averse to conflict. However, their lack of outward communication might often result in misunderstanding, or resentment as they might be unable to clearly communicate their opinions. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valamis.com\/hub\/communication-styles\">4<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>How to Improve Your Passive Communication Style [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valamis.com\/hub\/communication-styles\">4<\/a>]<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognise the importance of your contributions and take small steps to gradually increase your confidence. For example, learn to say &#8220;No&#8221; and be firm in establishing healthy boundaries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful not to compromise too frequently. Find solutions that can benefit everyone &#8211; including yourself! &#8211; and present them clearly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work on your body language and other non-verbal communication. For instance, make an extra effort to have appropriate eye contact and body posture when communicating with others.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Aggressive Communication Style<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aggressive communicators can be characterised by intentional or unintentional intimidation of other parties through their behaviours or tone of voice. For instance, some aggressive communicators tend to take on a more hostile, combative tone of speech and may dominate others. Those who communicate aggressively frequently give orders, ask questions rudely, and ignore others&#8217; opinions. [<a href=\"https:\/\/online.alvernia.edu\/articles\/4-types-communication-styles\/\">3<\/a>]\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aggressive communicators often have a disposition that they wish to win at all costs. This might be because aggressive communicators tend to consider their input to the discussion to be the \u201cmost important\u201d. As a result, aggressive communicators may cause others to feel frightened, overpowered, and belittled.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>How to Improve Your Aggressive Communication Style [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valamis.com\/hub\/communication-styles\">4<\/a>]<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change your manner of expression. Think about how your tone will impact the person you&#8217;re speaking to; it is just as important as your own needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Observe your nonverbal cues. Aggressive communicators might use aggressive body language to emphasise their dominance in discourse. Instead, adopt a calmer approach that might be much better received by your coworkers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be solution-oriented. Instead of trying to &#8220;win&#8221; the conversation, your goal should be to develop collaboration to better achieve success. For example, focus on ideating what can be done instead of focusing on the mistakes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Passive-aggressive Communication Style<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As its name implies, this communication approach includes elements of passive and aggressive methods. [<a href=\"https:\/\/online.alvernia.edu\/articles\/4-types-communication-styles\/\">3<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passive-aggressive communicators often use sarcastic or condescending language to express themselves. This is often because they may feel helpless or stuck internally, developing resentment that leads to them seething or acting out in subtle ways<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common ways that passive-aggressive communicators express themselves are through body language or a lack of open communication, such as giving someone the silent treatment, spreading rumours behind others&#8217; backs, or undermining other people&#8217;s efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>How to Improve Your Passive-Aggressive Communication Style [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valamis.com\/hub\/communication-styles\">4<\/a>]<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When communicating, consider your motivation by asking yourself:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it coming from a place of anger or resentment?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel like your contributions are unappreciated?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What could be making you lash out?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place more emphasis on using uplifting, problem-solving words. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, \u201cYour idea is great! But maybe we could try something different first?\u201d or \u201cI hear your frustration, perhaps we can look towards finding a compromise that benefits everyone?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might not be able to control how others act toward you, but you do have power over how you react to them. Use a positive and pleasant tone to address issues with others to build better relationships.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Establish effective communication with others<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether in the workplace or at home, we are constantly interacting with different types of communicators. In order to strengthen our teamwork and relationship with others, we can aim to understand how we can work better with them:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >With passive communicators<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inquire directly about their thoughts on topics. Allow them to voice their opinions during the dialogue and give them enough time to do so. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valamis.com\/hub\/communication-styles\">4<\/a>]<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk about solutions and use positive language.\u00a0 Acknowledge their efforts in offering their views before providing them with constructive feedback. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valamis.com\/hub\/communication-styles\">4<\/a>]<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >With aggressive communicators<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to introduce them to the various communication styles and provide them with advice on how to shift from their aggressive style to something more assertive. [4]<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streamline the conversation \u2014 get to the point without wandering off tangent on the topic at hand. [4]<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >With passive-aggressive communicators<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen out for the message they may be trying to convey rather than focusing on their tone of speech. Additionally, respond in a tone in which you would like to be spoken to. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valamis.com\/hub\/communication-styles\">4<\/a>] Some questions you can consider are:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do they use this style when dealing with an aggressive communicator?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does this happen when they feel pressured?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acknowledge the importance of their contributions and present win-win solutions. Simultaneously, w<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ork towards developing an assertive communication style.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valamis.com\/hub\/communication-styles\">4<\/a>]<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>References<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[1]\u00a0<\/span>Willkomm, A. (2018).\u00a0<i>Five Types of Communication<\/i>. Graduate College of Drexel University. <a href=\"https:\/\/drexel.edu\/graduatecollege\/professional-development\/blog\/2018\/July\/Five-types-of-communication\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/drexel.edu\/graduatecollege\/professional-development\/blog\/2018\/July\/Five-types-of-communication\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[2]\u00a0<\/span><i>Importance of Communication<\/i>. (2010). Communication Theory.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.communicationtheory.org\/importance-of-communication\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.communicationtheory.org\/importance-of-communication\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[3] Alvernia University. (2018).\u00a0<i>4 Types of Communication Styles<\/i>. 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