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Straine Practice Tip — Assertiveness
Published on May 15, 2014
WHY DO I SAY YES WHEN I REALLY MEAN NO?
OR HOW THE PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE PERSON REALLY RUNS THE SHOW!
Nonassertive behavior is indirect, self-denying, emotionally dishonest, and inhibited.
The nonassertive person generally feels picked on, hurt, and anxious,
with a well of undefined anger lurking below the surface.
Non-assertiveness is seen as a means to avoid conflict or gain popularity.
The passive, non-assertive person is by no means powerless, though!
Indirect aggression may take the form of chronic lateness,
procrastination, or failure to implement policy.
ELIMINATE FRUSTRATION & ENJOY YOUR CAREER
BY MASTERING ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION!
Describe the facts of the situation Specify what you would like to happen
Express your feelings about the situation State the likely consequences
WHAT EXACTLY IS ASSERTIVENESS?
Assertiveness is the socially acceptable expression of personal rights and feelings.
It is the emotional freedom to show one’s feelings in a frank and open manner,
without hinting around, playing hurt, harboring anger or resentment.
It is not a license to be impolite, crude, or disrespectful to another person,
nor is it aggression toward another person.
ASSERTIVENESS IS THE ABILITY TO ACHIEVE ONE’S BASIC RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS AS A HUMAN BEING
WITHOUT INFRINGING ON ANOTHER PERSON’S RIGHTS.