The document provides examples of different social situations and response options labeled as passive, assertive, or aggressive. The goal is to have students evaluate the response styles and label them accordingly. It aims to teach effective communication strategies for dealing with interpersonal conflicts or requests.

1. Recognizing Reactions
Directions: Discuss and label the reaction style for each response
within your group. Write P for passive, A for assertive, and Ag for
aggressive.
1. A group of people are talking about Jessica, who is your friend.
_____ You listen to the stories but don't make any comments.
_____ You say, "I don't feel comfortable talking about Jessica when
she's not here. Let's talk about something else."
_____ You say, "You shouldn't be talking about Jessica behind her back.
What a bunch of gossips!"
2. Your older sister wants to borrow your new, favorite shirt. She wears
a larger size than you.
_____ You let her borrow the shirt and hope the buttons don't pop off.
_____ You say, "No, Nikki, I don't feel comfortable when someone
borrows my clothes. I'll help you pick out something of yours that
looks really good on you."
_____ You yell, "You've got to be kidding! No way am I going to let an
elephant borrow my stuff."
3. You are buying a movie ticket with a $20.00 bill. The employee
gives you incorrect change.
_____ You say, "Hey! You're ripping me off."
_____ You say nothing and tell the manager of the movie theater.
_____ You say, "I think I got incorrect change. I paid with a $20.00 bill."

2. 4. Your teacher graded an important test paper incorrectly.
_____ You ask your friend to show your paper to the teacher.
_____ You mutter loudly so the teacher will ask you what's wrong.
_____ You say, "I believe my paper was marked incorrectly. Would you
please look at question 7?"
5. You are babysitting your baby brother when Alana calls and asks
you to come over. Your brother is taking a nap.
_____ You say, "No I can't come over because Matthew is taking a nap.
Maybe Lisette can come over."
_____ You wake up Matthew and go visit Alana.
_____ You avoid Alana for the next few days so she'll get the message