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Negative Communication Behaviors Or Styles
; Asking loaded or accusing questions
; Not respecting the opinions of others
; Bragging, showing off, talking about
self
; Overusing “should” language,
pushing others with words
; Breaking confidences, failing to keep
important promises
; Overusing “why” questions
; Patronizing or talking down to others
; Complaining or excessive whining
; Criticizing excessively, fault finding
; Playing games with people,
embarrassing or belittling others
; Demanding one’s own way, refusing
to negotiate or compromise
; Restating others’ ideas for them, but
with changes
; Disagreeing routinely
; Ridiculing others
; Displaying frustration frequently
; Showing obvious disinterest
; Diverting conversation capriciously,
breaking others’ train of thought
; Soliciting approval from others
excessively
; Flattering others insincerely
; Telling lies, evading honest
questions, refusing to level with
others
; Interrupting
; Throwing “gotcha’s” at others,
embarrassing or belittling others
; Joking at inappropriate times
; Keeping a sour facial expression
; Throwing verbal barbs at others
; Losing one’s temper frequently or
easily
; Using nonverbal put-downs
; Verbal abuse, insulting comments
; Making aggressive demands of
others
; Withholding customary social cues
such as greetings, nods, etc.
; Making others feel guilty
; Monopolizing the conversation
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