Some people, more usually women, are brought up to nurture and this can mean that they are conditioned to bend their own wills for the assumed greater good of others. This means that they tend to agree with opposing opinions, even when they know that they are right, or they ignore bullying or domineering behaviour without saying anything for fear of upsetting others. Many will feel that they won’t be loved or valued unless they are subservient to some degree.
Many people feel that if they assert themselves others will think of their behaviour as aggressive. There is a huge difference between being assertive and being aggressive. Assertive people state their opinions while being respectful of others. Aggressive people attack or ignore others’ opinions in favour of their own. Passive people don’t state their opinions at all.
The chart below gives some examples of
The differences between Passive, Aggressive and Assertive behaviour
If you would like help in identifying how you can become more assertive please get in touch.
Jacqueline
Just some feedback for you. Thanks again – like a lot of the stuff on your website Jacqui . all the best Meg
I discovered these important differences while reading “The Assertiveness Workbook”. I visited this site for a quick refresher.
It surprises me that these simple values are not formally articulated in schools, along with a study of basic ethics. Passive people need assertive social skills from time to time. Aggressives need passive social skills from time to time. Assertives need to be aggressive or passive in the appropriate circumstances. Skills require practice.
Very great way of judging others and knowing self. In our country, the third one country Pakistan lack of such devices especially the subjects of psychology
.asir Ali khan Afridi
M.Sc psychology
Northern university nowshera KPK
Pakistan;
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You actually maake it seem so easy with your presentation but I find thhis opic to be
actually something which I think I would never understand.
It seems ttoo complicated and extremely broad for me. I am
looking forward for your next post, I’ll try to get the hang of it!
Very beautiful article!
Hi,
I would like to find more articles about aggressive and/or assertive behavior that I may take to my class and share. Do you have any articles that you could suggest? If so, please send me the links.
I so appreciate your assistance.
Have a great day.
Blessings,
Cyndee Griffith
cgriffith@bak.rr.com
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Tnks so much, for this detailed difference between aggressive and passive meaning.
Thanks for your good information I learned a lots from now I know the difference between the assertive, passive and aggressive person and I know who am I. Good day Jacqueline
A motivating discussion is definitely worth comment.
I believe that you ought to publish more on this topic, it may not
be a taboo matter but usually folks don’t speak about such issues.
To the next! All the best!!