Content Overview
- Summary
- Prepare Before The Meeting Or Phone Conversation.
- Keep In Mind How Serious The Consequences Can Be.
- Pretend You Are Speaking On Behalf Of Someone You Usually Care For Who Cannot Speak For Him Or Herself.
- Be Relaxed And Calm. If You Are Uncomfortable Or Confused, Let The Other Person Know.
- Let The Other Person Know That Asserting Yourself Is Difficult, But That The Subject Is Important And You Appreciate His Or Her Consideration.
- Make The Other Person Human.
- Be assertive, but not aggressive.
- Be Persistent.
- If You Get Overwhelmed, Tell The Person And Set Another Appointment.
- Reward Yourself For Assertive Behavior.
- Consider Assertiveness Training.
- Bring Support.
How To Assert Yourself
Be Persistent.
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It is easy to accept a "no" answer. In fact, we may be programmed to accept a no if we grew up with such parental guidance as "Don't make a scene" and "Do anything to keep the peace." However, a "no" clearly doesn't get you what you need.
Keep in mind that there is a difference between being persistent and ignoring reality. If you have a question about where the line is, speak with a family member, friend or professional advisor that you trust. Sometimes even describing the situation out loud provides a different perspective.
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