Question

Damon is speaking with his friend, Pamela, who he hasn’t seen for some time. Their dialogue is shown below. The last time the two 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) aggressive
C) passive-aggressive
D) assertive

Answer 1

The correct answer is : C) The communication style that Pamela is using with Damon is: passive-aggressive. In this type of communication communicators attempt to get their way without having to openly ask for it. They repress their thoughts and feelings, commonly anger, until those feelings come out in hostile or unhealthy ways.