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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 am not here to get angry at a simple mistake. There has been a misunderstanding and I need to set things right. I turned my assignment in on time and I ask that you believe me. |
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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: Making plans and suddenly canceling them is hard on me. I am not sure if you are doing it to upset me; however, if you are please quit because it makes me feel like you don't care. |
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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: Communicating assertiveness shows others that we are not existing to just be trampled all over. Yes, things won't and probably shouldn't completely turn out the way we want them to. It is important that other people get what they want too. Assertiveness can also help form mutual and fair relationships. |
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