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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: The 3 part assertive message is a simple tool to talk to someone about an issue you may have. There are different variations of the message. In fact, with some of my past foster kids, I had taught them one variation to use when confronting each other with issues, and it worked very well |
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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 have a friend who kept doing this. It might be plans they made. My schedule would be adjusted so we could go out. Then a no show and a reason provided a week or two |
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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: When you choose to be passive: why being assertive doesn't …
BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN Assertive communication is often seen as the “best” communication style. With an underlying understanding that assertive communicators look for mutual “winning” in the speaker and listener, as well as an equitable look on conflict and negotiation, there is no doubt that on the surface, assertive communicators are effective. What happens |
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