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PASSIVE COMMUNICATION STYLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Communication and Information Management
CONT

During passive communication, a person prioritizes the needs, wants, and feelings of others, even at their own expense. The person does not express their own needs, or does not stand up for them. This can lead to being taken advantage of, even by well-meaning people who are unaware of the passive communicator's needs and wants.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Gestion des communications et de l'information

Spanish

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