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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 perceive my homework to be turned in late. However, I did turn it in on time. Please check the turn-in date and time of the document on (website) to confirm my claim. |
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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 know that you have cancelled our plans frequently lately. I would love to spend time with you if you still want to, but if you don’t please let me know so we don’t plan any more cancelled activities. If you would like to talk with me about why you’ve been cancelling plans or if anything is wrong, my ears are open. |
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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: One’s chances of getting what you want greatly increase when one is assertive. It also does this in a manner that increases the chances of getting what one wants in the future because of increased trust and respectability. |
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