<u>"I" message or "I" statement is the statement based on the speaker's point of view</u>.
<u>"I" statement/message concept was developed by Thomas Gordon in 1960. According to this concept, the speaker communicates his/her feelings to the listener</u>.
These statements are helpful to convey an assertive message to the listener rather than offending them by using "you" statements. "I" statement also helps in positive communication skills.