Positive personality trait
Assertive
Expressing needs or views clearly and respectfully.
4 ready sentences Updated Run by Adrian Nutiu
What it looks like
- Says clearly what they need and what they think.
- Disagrees openly and respectfully instead of going along and resenting it.
- Says no to a request that does not fit, and explains why.
Fits when someone readily states needs, views, and boundaries without undue hesitation
Not when the person pressures, interrupts, or disregards another person's rights
How to say it
Replace the brackets with what the person actually did.
Fills [Name] in the reference and the report card comment, ready to copy.
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Resume line Negotiated [contract, budget or deadline] with [party], securing [terms] while keeping [relationship or account].
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Reference or recommendation [Name] is assertive and fair: in [meetings or negotiations] they made their case clearly, listened to the other side, and reached [outcome].
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Report card comment [Name] speaks up confidently for themselves and others, and does so respectfully.
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In a story, shown not told "I can do Tuesday," she said, "but not Monday, and not both."
The assertive tenant asked for a repair date and documented the agreement.
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