Question/Answer | Points |
Essay: Write a 3-part assertive statement to a teacher who falsely accused you of turning in your homework late. Student Answer: I understand your schedule is busy. However, I’d appreciate it if you double checked to make sure I turned my homework in on time. This is important to my grade. |
|
Essay: Write a 3-part assertive statement to a friend who keeps making plans with you and then cancelling at the last minute. Student Answer: I really appreciate you trying to make time for me. However, it hurts my feeling when you cancel plans last minute. Can you please try to let me know ahead of time? |
|
Essay: When you choose to be assertive, you won't always get everything you want. With that in mind, why should you still choose to communicate assertively? Provide two reasons. Student Answer: 1. You keep yourself from digging a deeper hole
2. Sometimes you will get what you want rather than being passive and dealing with what someone else thinks is better. |
|
| |