Assertiveness is about acting in an ‘adult’ manner, asserting your rights without aggression and without being submissive. Smooth Assertive body language is not jerky and tense. Nor is it held still under close control. It moves at a steady rate, indicating that the person is feeling relatively relaxed. Even when they are speaking passionately, the movement is still smoothContinue reading “Assertive Body Language”
Category Archives: Being Assertive
Asking
Description When you want something, you can ask for it. When you want others to do something, you can ask them to do it. To ask assertively: Be brief, clear and specific. Ask for what you want without elaboration or floppy language. Whilst you can explain reason, you do not need to justify your right toContinue reading “Asking”
Acting With Aplomb
Description Be calm, composed and self-assured at all times, especially when things are going wrong. Do the right thing (using social values) as far as possible and do not fret if you cannot do more. Keep a stillness within and in you external manner. Sustain grace under pressure. When others are becoming anxious and losing theirContinue reading “Acting With Aplomb”
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