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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: With the upmost respect, I turned in my homework on time and I am more than certain I have. I do not appreciate that you falsely accuse me of late work, it makes me feel bad when you do not trust I have told you the truth. |
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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: As one of my friends, I do not appreciate when you change your plans without consulting me first nor considering that I might take it lightly if you have consulted me first. I would have understood if you have told me before hand and not at the last minute, if there is another factor; let me know. Please understand, I just wanted to spend that certain time for you, after all I made time for you too. |
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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: Reason one: You might feel better in yourself even when you speak up for yourself and your values, although it might not always be the right outcome you visualized.
Reason two: You learn to not be too passive nor aggressive when referring to your own feelings, morals, and boundaries. With that comes along being nor right or wrong, people tend to respect you more. |
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