assertiveness

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Abby @a_jerobon (2317) • Eldoret, Kenya 5 Oct 19

Are you someone who is boldly, self assured and agreassively confident? Being assertive is of much importance in life. You will always be able to epresss your opinion, what you want and you don’t want in life. Today, I came...

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Me Too Movement be damned: I forced myself upon a woman last night.

The Horse @TheHorse (238268) • Walnut Creek, California 24 Jan 19

Yesterday evening, I found myself playing bluegrass music with a bunch of old friends at Armando's, a night club in Martinez CA. One of the players, Lynn Q., has a really nice Collings guitar that has been brutalized over the...

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How MyLot helped me save $40 dollars today!

The Horse @TheHorse (238268) • Walnut Creek, California 1 Aug 18

While drinking my second cup of coffee this morning, I decided to wash my sheets, as it had been a couple of years since I had done so. While I was at it, I decided, I would take my big blue comforter in to the professional...

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The Horse @TheHorse (238268) • Walnut Creek, California 1 Oct 17

My young friend's sharp eyes caught an unexpected visitor in the grass the other day. We both found it strange that the mantis had chosen to be a leaf, rather then the grass. She was there for a couple of days, and we were always...

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The hell with that! The Horse springs into action.

The Horse @TheHorse (238268) • Walnut Creek, California 10 May 17

I just got an email from one of my colleagues at STAND, the organization that sponsors the mentorship program I work for. That's the one that has me taking boys from ages 7 through 14 out into the community, hiking, visiting...

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How do you respond when someone interrupts you in conversation?

The Horse @TheHorse (238268) • Walnut Creek, California 8 Mar 17

I was listening to sports talk radio this morning, of all things, when I noticed that one of the hosts was constantly interrupting his guest, a sports reporter who was being interviewed. It was as if the host was trying to assert...

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When being scolded, do you try to reason out?

reco13 @reco13 (605) • Philippines 1 Mar 10

I know how bad it feels when being scolded especially if in front of other people. Being in this situation really makes me ashamed and feel like I just want to disappear. However, if it's my fault, I'll be brave enough to face all...

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Have You Ever Given Someone A Wrong Number On Purpose?

Brian @wolfie34 (26770) • United Kingdom 17 May 09

Years ago now I can laugh at it now but I was quite upset at the time, I met someone really nice! We get on really well and my self-esteem has always been rocky so when they took an interest in me and we got together and petted...

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Do you have the disease to please?

paula27661 @paula27661 (15811) • Australia 3 Mar 09

There is one person in my life that I cannot say no to. I consider myself relatively assertive but this one friend can usually manipulate me into doing almost anything. I don't know why but I find it really difficult to say no to...

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Respectful Assertiveness!!!!!

roque20 @roque20 (518) • Philippines 31 Oct 08

You need not be angry to assert yourself. Here's how: *Use simple language. Say what you mean and mean what you say. *Empathize with other person by saying what you think they feel, then say that you also need to be...

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20021114476 @20021114476 (691) • Philippines 14 Oct 08

Can assertiveness be developed? I dont say that Im not assertive but to scale my assertiveness, I guess I fall for just 75%. I want to develop more on that so anybody please give me tips on how I can be more assertive.

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How assertive are you ? Do you usually say YES when you actually mean NO!

Desierra1004 @Desierra1004 (1213) • Malaysia 12 Jun 08

I have always find it difficult when facing a situation with elderly people, for e.g I let them go first when queuing for a cab even though sometimes I have waited for a long while and they would refuse. I am not sure...

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Do you always say what you think? Do people around you like that?

kiran1978 @kiran1978 (4134) • Australia 26 Apr 08

The reason I would like to discuss this topic. Is a good friend of mine, is having some trouble at the moment at work and with friends as she is always straight up. I mean she always voices her opinion if she likes or...

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More assertiveness needed

arkaf61 @arkaf61 (10881) • Canada 14 Mar 08

I am quite assertive, when it comes to my friend, my job or any outside relationship. But when it comes to family I am sadly powerless. I even know in part why, and where this comes from. But it doesn't make a difference because...

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You Haven't Got My Number

Brian @wolfie34 (26770) • United Kingdom 19 Jan 08

Wolfie is back from a Saturday night out and I have to admit I have been a very very bad wolf indeed! Put it this way I have a big grin on my chops! I have had a wonderful night out and I am on cloud nine, seventh heaven, call it...

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Do you find it really difficult?

youdontsay @youdontsay (3497) • United States 22 Mar 07

Do you have the problem I have with asking people to help you? I am shy to begin with. Then when I have to ask people for help, it is doubly difficult. I'm learning to be more assertive and it is easier for me to ask for help with...

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When does ASSERTIVENESS become ABRASIVENESS?

Denmarkguy @Denmarkguy (1845) • United States 14 Mar 07

When I was maybe 8-9 years old, a relative taught me to "stand tall, look 'em in the eye, and tell 'em what you know!" Although it varies somewhat from culture to culture, many of us have been taught that we need to learn how...

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ASSERT:Learning the Art of Telling People Off!! How you do you tell someone off?

dancia2007 @dancia2007 (551) • United States 16 Feb 07

Besides using a bad word, what are both polite and downright mean ways to tell a person off? I've been through an ordeal taking care of a difficult disabled person, and I would like to be able to be firmer next time about what I...

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How assertive is being assertive?

MT_in_late_90s @MT_in_late_90s (119) • Philippines 24 Jan 07

Or how assertive are you?

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WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT YOUOR BEST QUALITY IN YOU?

mahaalaxmi @mahaalaxmi (183) • India 9 Nov 06

IAM CONTENDED,AND ASSERTIVE ,AND CONFIDENT .

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