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BEING ASSERTIVE: HOW TO

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It's good to be yourself at all times, in all situations. Acting yourself consciously, without compromising your demeanor, you make things move (happen) around you, you triumph! Being unconventional & rebellious...without following the crowd! That way, u make a niche, you portray your uniqueness unmatched . Not bowing to external pressures, saying 'NO!' with a deep conviction...sticking to your guns, without being snobbish! & more importantly, being loving, caring, honest, generous, kind, calm & respectful without looking like a 'softie'! Consider this: AGGRESSIVE APPROACH : Characterized by being offensive, rough, angry & blaming. The person using this approach, usually shouts, glares, clenches his fist...he hurts & makes enemies! Unfortunately, many parents, teachers & other adults use this approach when dealing with young people. Bullies & bossy people, find it 'useful' to shove people around. PASSIVE A

THE SIGNPOST

...I don't know what induced me to notice her at all...or was it him? There are faces that call your attention by a curious want of definiteness in their whole aspect, as, walking in a mist, you peer attentively at a vague shape which, after all, may be a signpost. ~Joseph Conrad. And definitely it was...so vague and huge...oh! what a sight!