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Three Types of Behaviour
- Passive behavior: it isn't honest but geared towards being nice to others.
- Assertive behavior: it is direct and honest, respecting others but focusing on the self.
- Aggressive behavior: it is harmful, egoistic and is about controlling others.
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Assertiveness
Assertiveness is behaving in one's own best interests, standing up for oneself without being anxious or guilty, expressing one's honest feelings comfortably, and exercising one's right without denying others theirs.
Practice assertiveness by being firm and demanding yet soft, direct and res...
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The Middle Path
Most people are either passive or aggressive. Passive people are afraid of confrontation and lie easily.
Aggressive people are not liked, as they can trample others for their own benefit.
The middle ground, assertiveness, is where you want to be: Respectful, firm, observant, and...
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Types Of Humor
Researchers described four types of humor:
- Affiliative humor: this is the humor designed to enhance social bonds.
- Self-enhancing humor: this is similar to having a humorous, playful view of life in general.
- Aggressive humor
Kinds Of Passive-Aggressive Behaviour
- Sarcasm: When instead of directly talking about the problem, the person comments sarcastically.
- Backhanded Compliment: A subtle form of passive-aggressive behaviour, where the individual gives a backhanded compliment, which is an insult in disguise...
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