The four most common communication styles are assertive, passive, passive-aggressive, and aggressive. Assertive communication is the healthiest of styles and tends to produce the best results. It involves being confident in your opinions and requests but also empathetic and understanding of others. Passive communicators often struggle to make their wants or needs known and tend to be people-pleasers who avoid conflict. Those with this style of communication often let those with more assertive communication styles lead the way. Passive-aggressive communicators tend to show being easy-going and friendly, but flickers of aggression and anger often appear throughout their communications. Aggressive communication is often hostile, selfish, threatening, and boastful and can lead to others feeling talked over or belittled.