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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 why you think my homework is late. I was absent yesterday, and turned it in today when I arrived at school. Please give me full credit on this assignment. |
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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 you have a busy schedule, but when you cancel plans with me you don't acknowledge my busy schedule and the work I do to rearrange so we can have plans. Please only make plans with me if you can follow through. |
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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: A feeling that I did my best to work a situation out instead of hopelessness or lack of control.
Being understood or having my point of view acknowledged is important too. |
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