Styles:

Passive/Non-Assertive

Aggressive

Assertive

Approach to Others

I'm not ok, but you are ok

I'm ok, but you're not ok

I'm ok and you're ok

Decision-Making

Let others choose

Choose for others

Chooses for self

Self-Esteem

Low

High or low

Usually high

Problem Situations

Gives in

Prefer to attack

Direct confrontation and negotiation

Response of Others

Disrespect, frustration

Hurt, humiliation

Mutual respect

Success Patterns

Success by luck or charity of others

Beats out the opposition

Attempts a win-win situation