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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 sometimes items get lost while grading. It irritates me when you accuse me of something I did not do. My homework was turned in on time. Please stop blaming 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: I understand that you have a busy life, but it hurts my feelings when you cancel plans. I work to make time to hang out with you and other friends. I ask that you do the same. |
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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: You should communicate assertively so people don't take advantage of you. You should communicate assertively so that people don't isolate you because of your temper. |
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