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Three Questions to Consider Before you Speak Assertively

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They are pretty good guidelines for making decisions about how to proceed in a conflict situation. If I am not willing to accept the consequences, then I look for another path to resolution. These questions do not address every variable and every situation you might face in working to resolve a conflict.

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Rules Without Relationship Breed Rebellion | Guy Harris: The.

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They help us know what is and is not acceptable in the eyes of the people close to us and within larger groups of people. And, as the title of this post says, rules without relationship breeds rebellion.

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The Difference Between Passive, Aggressive, and Assertive Communication

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Here are some guidelines for communicating assertively…. Here are some ways you can apply the general guidelines: “When you ( their behavior ), I feel/felt ( your feeling/interpretation ).”. Use “I” statements. State your perspective as your perspective or interpretation without resorting to statements that blame the other person.