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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: It is your job to give me the grade I have earned and I put the work into that assignment to turn it in on time so to receive a failing grade due to late work is entirely unfair.
I will get my parents to call the school about this situation and they will not take no for an answer.
This whole situation reeks of favoritism and I will expose you to others in the school and admin if I have to in order to get my homework marked as on time and receive my earned points. |
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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: You keep canceling plans and every time you come up with some excuse. Clearly you don't want to see me yet keep being fake with me like always. If you can't come to at least one hang out this month then you can count our friendship over and any secrets I've kept for you free for all to hear. |
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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: Being assertive works best when you have some type of position of power over the other person. If you believe you can properly manipulate them then assertiveness will be the most effective option. The use of fear is an effective method in some cases so it would be best to use assertiveness if you have the ability and power to do so. Otherwise being passive is the safest option both physically and for your reputation. Being assertive can lead to conflict, prime examples of this involve disputes over political matters that may eventually lead to violence. If you are willing to sacrifice the money for court costs in hopes of winning, then you should communicate assertively. |
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