Assertive Communication

For each situation below, deal with the problem in an Assertive manner. Describe how you would do this. Write your answers on the line below the statement.
1. You have to work with a person who tells offensive jokes and says hurtful things to you. You can't change work partners.

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2. Someone keeps kicking or bumping your chair at the movies.

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3. You are at a restaurant and the food you are served tastes bad.

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4. You are shopping at a department store and are having trouble finding what you need. Two sales people are busy having a private conversation.

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5. You are having a conversation with some friends and they keep finishing your sentences for you.
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6. You are working with someone who is doing the job wrong. What do you do?

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7. Your roommate goes shopping and buys a new lazy boy chair for your apartment and expects you to pay for half.

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8. A friend has borrowed money from you and has not returned it.

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9. You are unhappy because your supervisor moves you from a job you like to one you don't like.

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10. A co-worker is always touching you when they talk to you. You don't like being touched by people who are not close friends or family.
 

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