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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: Ma’am, I know you have a plentiful of students, but you accusing me of turning in my assignment late is hurting my grade. I would like it if you checked and looked at the time I turned it in. |
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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: Listen, I know you are busy, but why would we schedule something to be canceled last minute? It’s starting to make me feel like you really just don’t want to hang out. I would like it if you only made a plan with me if you know, for sure, that you will be free. |
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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: You should still communicate assertively because it shows that you can be mature in certain situations and it is a clear, direct manner of speaking towards someone, perhaps allowing you to change someone’s viewpoints on a topic. |
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