Ghostwriter
When we hear a word we often have a quick list of things that we associate with the word. Definitions are not set in stone and they change with time and people. Everyone has a personal perception. So what is the goal of this particular poll? The goal is to gather information and that only happens when people are willing to actually answer the poll questions. So today I am simply requesting that you read and respond to the poll with your best accuracy.
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Being assertive means you always get your own way.
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Yes
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No
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Being assertive is about losing control and letting anger out.
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Yes
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No
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Being assertive is assuming everyone in the world is out to get you.
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Yes
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No
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Being assertive is about yelling at people.
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Yes
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No
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Being assertive is about being unapproachable.
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Yes
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No
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Being assertive means you don’t care at all what others think of you.
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Yes
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No
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Staying silent is like a slow growing cancer to the soul and a trait of a true coward. There is nothing intelligent about not standing up for yourself. You may not win every battle. However, everyone will at least know what you stood for
I have had assertiveness training, too. It is about doing what is right and needs to be done in a way that helps the most people while hurting the fewest.
I agree with you and still I find many people that don’t see to understand it.
Years ago, when I was in management, we had to go through assertive training. Many people think that being assertive is ‘cramming your opinion down someone’s throat’. It isn’t. An assertive person is non-aggressive but confident and willing to explain clearly how they are feeling. Someone who calmly says, “What you said hurt my feelings and this is why…” is being assertive. A good manager is usually assertive.