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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 I turned this assignment late but I can assure you I did not. The assignment was due on Monday before we walked into class, I turned mine in Sunday night. I would appreciate if you would just go back and just double check the times. |
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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 really need to let you know how I'm feeling because I feel as if I'm being walked on. I would love to make plans with you and hangout, but constantly getting bailed on is starting to hurt my feelings. I just would appreciate a little bit more communication between us just to stop this from happening in the future. |
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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 assertively will always be the best option of terms of gaining and receiving respect from the other side. Being assertive also teaches you to be able to express your opinion without letting your emotions ruin how you can carry yourself in a stressful or professional situation. |
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