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Passive communication
defined by the suppression of your own needs and rights in favor of others', characterized by yielding, agreeing when disagreeing, accepting when wanting to refuse, smiling when angry
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely establishes the genus (interpersonal communication style) and differentia (suppression of own needs in favor of others) while providing specific behavioral indicators that distinguish it from assertive and aggressive communication styles.