When communicating, many of us in our class have very different ideas on how to go about it, but we all seem to agree on a goal. Specifically, I found the difference in how we saw "Assertive" and "Aggressive" in different ways. For me, Assertive has always been when you speak with a respectful tone, but show that you are not opening the outcome for negotiation. Aggressive, on the other hand, adds the element of making the other person feel shame and fault in a greater degree than personal responsibility or a desire to work on the task.
Application
What I think I will take away most from Tuesday's class is the observations I have of other people's thoughts and reactions on "Assertive/Aggressive/Passive" communication. It's with many of the comments and thoughts of others that I will be trying to assert myself with a more passive edge, seeking to soften my stance on issues I feel strongly about with more communication on why something is important rather than speaking like it is already knowledge why things are important.
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