5 Assertive Skills

Workable Compromise
Conflict normally will occur between you needs and hopes and those of someone else. So you need to negotiate from an equal position by not winning at the expense of the other person. This means finding a true compromise that takes both parties into the situation consideration.

Repetition (Broken Record Technique)
This skill will help you to stay with your statement by using a calm repetition. This technique enable you to maintain a steady position without falling prey to comments, arguments bait, irrelevant logic and this method will designed to take you away from your desired point.

Self-disclosure
This skill allows you to disclosure your feelings like nervous and feel guilty with a simple statement, such as “I feel nervous” The immediately effect is to reduce your anxiety, thus enable you to relax and take charge of yourself and feelings.

Being Specific
It involves keeping your statement simple and brief. For example the most direct way to refuse a request is to say no, however we often choose other options, which are made at worst confusing.

Deal with manipulation. (Fielding the respond)
This skill allows you to acknowledge the other person’s response but still with confidently with your statement instead of feeling defensive or aggressive.

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