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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 turned in my work on your desk yesterday", in a calm tone. I calmly ask them to check their desk drawers to see if it is in there. I would proceed to not get upset if the teacher couldn't find it. |
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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 would talk to my friends about the issue; and tell them how they are making me feel lonely and upset when they do it. I would be saying all of this is a calm tone. |
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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: It can help the message be communicated easier and easier to understand. You won't be emotionally detached from the world. |
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