A person who communicates that only their own needs, feelings and wants matter.

People who do not communicate their own needs are often taken advantage of by others. This may not always be intentional, as the person receiving the communication is not aware of your needs.

An acronym that helps us express what we need and want.

A person who uses passive communication prioritizes the needs and wants of others without thinking about their own. This person does not express or communicate their own needs.

There will be less conflict, as this type of communication often focuses on compromise and confidence. Both parties will be content with this type of communication style.

You have a very busy week with school clubs and extracurricular activities after school every day. You also have a book report due in three days and don’t feel you have enough time to complete it before the deadline. Practice asking your teacher for an extension.

A person who communicates both their own needs, wants and feelings and also listens to and respects the needs and wants of others.

This type of communicator may be bullying others as they are not taking others needs into account when they are communicating with them.

Your friend wants you to go to a concert with her but you don’t like the band and don’t want to spend the money on a ticket. How do you say no to your friends request?

A statement that focuses on the other person’s behaviors by examining how they make you feel. It allows you to understand your own feelings.

Your mom recently determines that you are only allowed to play video games on the weekends. Use DEAR MAN skills to ask her for what you want.