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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 that you believe that I turned this in late. While I respect what you are saying, I believe there is a mistake. I would like to explain what happened, and then we can discuss options. |
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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 understand that you are very busy and cannot help some schedule changes. However, I feel sad and unimportant when our plans are cancelled. Please try to take steps in order to be able to make sincere commitments. |
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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: I think you should still choose to be assertive because:
1. It will make you feel better to get feelings out. Bottling your feelings up isn't healthy.
2. Even if you don't get everything you want, it can still help change things in the future. If I were a boss, I would remember which workers were assertive, and I would consider them for big projects more than those who are not. It will help others work with you better, because they know that you will be helpful and respectful. |
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