Question

Brendan is on his way to soccer practice when Jeff stops him to talk. While Jeff talks, Brendan shifts his feet and repeatedly looks at his watch. This is an example ofa.assertive communication.b.body language.c.aggressive communication.d.passive communication.

Answer 1

Answer:

d) passive communication.

Explanation:

Passive communication is a style of communication in which you avoid saying about what you think or your thinking directly to the other person and express it with the body language sometimes. This type of communication is used by people who have social anxiety disorders.

In the given question since the Brendan was suddenly stopped by the Jeff and Jeff responds by looking at his feet and watch and is not interested in responding thus this mode is the passive mode of communication.

Thus, passive communication is the correct answer.

Passive communication is a style in which you avoid directly saying what you think or want and that often involves uncomfortable body language.