Shu-hui discovered that others may be avoiding her because they perceive her to be an aggressive communicator. What should Shu-hui know about the differences between aggressive and assertive communication?

What will be an ideal response?


Aggressive communication occurs when a person stands up for her/his
beliefs, rights, and needs and ignores the beliefs, rights, and needs of others. In
contrast, assertive communication entails standing up for our beliefs, rights, and needs
while respecting the beliefs, rights, and needs of others.

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