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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 have turned an assignment in late, but I know that I turned this in on time, and this accusation negatively affects my grade. I would like you to adjust the grade to reflect the date I turned in the assignment. |
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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 get that you have a lot going on in your life. But the last-minute cancelling wastes my time and gets quite irritating. You must provide notice if you will miss an event so I have time to adjust my schedule. |
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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 is necessary to avoid getting into heated, potentially violent arguments. It is also vital as it ensures every party involved has clear and effective communication that feels productive. |
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