Damon is speaking with his friend, Pamela, who he hasn’t seen for some time. Their dialogue is shown below. The last time the tw
o met, there was a misunderstanding between them. What communication style is Pamela now using with Damon? Damon: How’ve you been? I haven’t seen you around in a while.
Pamela: I’m fine.
Damon: Just fine? Not great? That’s not the Pam that I know.
Pamela: I said I’m fine, didn’t I?
Damon: Are you sure you’re all right?
Pamela: You know, Damon, you sure ask a lot of questions.
a,passive b,aggresive c,passive aggressive,d,assertive
Pamela is communicating and behaving in a passive-aggressive way.
This type of behavior is characterized when an individual is insensitive or resistant to satisfying other individuals which he is interacting with. It is a behavior loaded with debauchery and negative attitudes, but done in a veiled and not literal way. The person is stubborn, tries to victimize himself, is cranky and full of resentment, but he does it discreetly, not to mention what is really bothering him.
