Feb
09
Assertiveness – Tips for being assertive & saying ‘No’
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Assertiveness skills and tips from communication experts Speak First and trainer Snéha Khilay. See someone practising saying ‘no’ and turning down a request in a strong, assertive and respectful way.
http://www.speak-first.com/courses/personal-impact/assert-yourself-with-confidence.aspx
Duration : 0:7:13
Why don't they teach adolescents assertive communications in schools?
7 Comments
February 9th, 2010 at 3:49 am
awkward, and not …
awkward, and not very good upward communication. best thing would be to say very politely, no i’m not able to i need to be home this evening on time. you don’t wanna lie, what you think your gonna have a party to go to every night? lol not bad at all though
February 9th, 2010 at 3:49 am
Don’t think so – ” …
Don’t think so – “and” is a conjunction, and in many cases is preferable to “but” for stating your position without contradicting the other person or seeming to contradict yourself. a great video on assertiveness.
February 9th, 2010 at 3:49 am
The last two …
The last two minutes seem really hard….sometimes bosses can be vindictive when refused……..but nevertheless we all deserve respect no matter where we work. People often point out bullying in schools as a problem. Unfortunately bullying is just as serious at work.
February 9th, 2010 at 3:49 am
This sounds wierd …
This sounds wierd and false. It is dependant on a certain senario/ script.
February 9th, 2010 at 3:49 am
I think part of …
I think part of being assertive is dealing with guilt. I’d like to know how manage that. I feel guilty taking a vacation from work and having coworkers get angry even thought I’m reliable and constantly cover for their vacations and family emergencies without complaining.
February 9th, 2010 at 3:49 am
This video is good, …
This video is good, but the way they say ‘and’ is completely inappropriate. ‘And’ does not work that way. It just doesn’t sound like someone is really talking. But the broken record thing is effective.
February 9th, 2010 at 3:49 am
I will definitely …
I will definitely use this tip.