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Essay: Write a 3-part assertive statement to a teacher who falsely accused you of turning in your homework late.
Student Answer: I understand that you didn’t see me turn it in, but I turned the assignment in the morning before it was due. Please give me full credit for my work. |
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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 understand that you are busy and have a lot of things on your plate, but when you constantly cancel on me when we’ve made plans, it really makes if hard for me to plan events. Please stop canceling on me every time we have plans. |
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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: Communicating assertively allows others to see your side of the problem and it keeps people from getting as defensive as if there was a full blown argument. |
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