Question

resolving disrespectful behavior mrs. johnson’s debate class is practicing for the semifinals. tony and cleo are practicing their rebuttal speeches, but cleo starts speaking to tony in a patronizing manner. they have worked as partners before, and this is the first time tony has felt disrespected. tony wants to communicate with cleo effectively. what should his response be? check all that apply. tell everyone in the class about cleo’s behavior so someone will let her know it’s bothering him get angry at cleo the next time she speaks to him in a disrespectful way calmly explain to cleo how he feels using “i” statements respond to cleo using the same patronizing tone ask cleo if there is anything wrong and if he can help

Explanation:

To resolve disrespectful behavior effectively, we analyze each option:

• Telling everyone in the class is not direct or constructive; it avoids addressing the issue with Cleo directly.
• Getting angry will escalate the situation and not solve the problem.
• Using "I" statements (e.g., "I feel disrespected when you speak to me that way") is a calm, assertive way to communicate feelings without blaming, which is effective for resolving conflicts.
• Responding with the same patronizing tone will only worsen the situation and is not respectful.
• Asking Cleo if there is anything wrong and if he can help shows concern and opens a dialogue to address the issue, which is a constructive approach.

Answer:

• calmly explain to Cleo how he feels using "I" statements
• ask Cleo if there is anything wrong and if he can help