Communication Styles

Communication is fundamental to having good interactions with others. The way our messages are spoken can greatly impact our personal and professional relationships, and in consequence change the reaction and message we receive. There are different ways people communicate, commonly called “communication styles”, these styles can either enhance or hinder the effective connection and understanding.
The four main types of communication are:
assertive
aggressive
passive
passive-aggressive

Starting with the assertive communication, this one is closely considered the bes style. An assertive can express thoughs, feelings and needs in a clearly and respectfully way, and also know the importance of respecting and listening to others. Assertive communicators often feel confident about themselves and have a healthy self-esteem, They have learned that honest and effective expressions leads to better outcomes in relationships.
This style promotes healthy, relationships, mutual respect and effective conflict resolution, Here we have some behaviors that characterize the style:
• Uses “I” statements. Example: "I feel frustrated when…".
• Listens actively and respectfully.
• Maintains good eye contact and posture.

One of the most popular type of communication due to the influence of social media is the passive-aggressive communication. This is a style of communication where a person expresses negativity or resistance indirectly, often through behaviors or comments that seem innocent or neutral on the surface but are actually designed to be hurtful or annoying. This can lead to confusion and conflict in relationships, as the person receiving the message may not clearly understand what's being communicated.
An example of passive-aggressive communication is when someone says "No problem" or "I'm fine" with a sarcastic tone of voice or facial expression that suggests otherwise. Another example is when someone "forgets" to do something they were asked to do or does it incompletely, as a way of expressing resistance or negativity indirectly.
To manage passive-aggressive communication, it's essential to address the issue directly and clearly, without assuming the other person is being aggressive or negative intentionally. Some useful strategies include:
- Asking clearly what's going on and what is needed
- Avoiding assumptions about what the other person is thinking or feeling
- Setting clear and respectful boundaries


In another side, we find passive communication, which is often used by people with low self-esteem or a lack of confidence. In this style, a person usually avoids situations where they might have to express their personal needs, feelings, or opinions. They often stay silent in order to avoid conflict, rejection, or uncomfortable moments. As a result, they tend to put other people’s needs before their own, even if it makes them feel unhappy or overlooked.
Passive communicators usually find it difficult to say “no,” even when they want to. Over time, this can lead to frustration, sadness, or resentment, because their true thoughts and emotions are never fully expressed. They might think that staying quiet will keep the peace, but it often causes problems to build up inside.
Here are some common behaviors of people who use a passive communication style:
• They apologize often, even when something is not their fault.
• They may seem shy or distant, and avoid standing up for themselves.
• They avoid eye contact or speak very softly, which makes them appear unsure or afraid to speak.


Moving on to the aggressive communication we can say is a style of communication that can be detrimental to your personal and professional relationships. It is characterized by a dominant language and raised tone of voice, intimidating body language, criticism and judgments about others, and a lack of empathy. This can lead to conflicts and damage to relationships, generating stress and anxiety in others.
For example, imagine a colleague who constantly interrupts and belittles others in meetings, saying things like "You're always wrong" or "That's a stupid idea." This behavior can create a toxic work environment and damage relationships with colleagues.

This could be a really big problem but we can't response in the same way it will be ending in a catastrophic discussion. To handle aggressive communication, it's essential to remain calm and not respond aggressively, set clear and respectful boundaries, and practice empathy by trying to understand the other person's perspective. By following these tips, you can reduce conflicts and improve your relationships. Effective communication is key to building healthy and positive relationships.

Passive or active

Active: In the class we discussed how the active voice can make our communication clearer and more engaging. we learned too that when we use the active voice, the subject of the sentence performs the action, which helps the message sound more direct and personal. Our teacher Zharick explained that this style is especially useful in presentations. As always, we love the way that this class were, as always in our classes of English b2 with Danny, The teacher.

Also we learned that some people use the active voice to perform different actions and even there are people who doesn't know, but they use an active voice always, that happens too with the active voice, i think this is because of the usual habits on home or even the friends that we have, that can transform our way to communicate by their personalities or even their way to talk, also there are any correct way to communicate overall, the way that we use to communicate depends on the context and how our personalities are, but we need to learn this communications styles, mostly in our career because they could be helpful in a lot of situations.

Passive: We have also discussed the passive voice, how it works, and how it can be used as a different way of communicating. The passive voice allows us to build sentences in which the focus is not on the person or thing doing the action, but on the object that receives the action. This is especially useful in situations where we do not know who performed the action, or when we do not want to mention the person responsible because it is not important or necessary. In these cases, we prefer to emphasize the result or the effect of the action instead of the doer.

For example, instead of saying “Someone cleaned the classroom,” we can say “The classroom was cleaned.” In this second version, we don’t mention who did the cleaning, which can make the sentence sound more formal and objective. This structure is often used in news reports, scientific writing, academic contexts, and professional communication, where the focus is usually on the facts or results, and not on personal actions.

It was explained that this way of speaking is helpful not only to shift focus, but also to sound more polite or neutral. In some cases, we use the passive voice to avoid blaming or pointing out someone directly. In other cases, it helps us communicate in a more sophisticated or academic manner. Therefore, learning to use the passive voice gives us more flexibility in the way we express our ideas and helps us adapt to different contexts in both spoken and written English.