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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 perceived my assignment as being turned in late, however it has been in the turn in drawer for over a week. Please rescind your punishment. |
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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 things are always happening in your life, but if we keep making plans that you or I can't fully commit to, we will get frustrated with each other. Please try to commit to things you plan to do with me when you tell me about them. |
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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: Reacting passively will get you nowhere. You just look weak and frail. Reacting aggressively will do the same thing, just you look like a piece of crap instead. |
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