18 MAY 2024

Plan :
 What is Assertiveness?
Assertiveness: Assertiveness is the ability to express your thoughts, feelings,
and needs directly, honestly, and respectfully.
It involves standing up for your own rights while respecting the rights of others.

Key Characteristics
• Clarity: Being clear about what you want or how you feel.

• Respect: Communicating in a way that respects both your own and others’ rights.

• Confidence: Displaying confidence in expressing yourself.

arison with Other Communication Styles
Assertive vs Passive aggressive

Assertive
Communication:
Definition: Direct and respectful communication of
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needs and opinions

Passive aggressive Communication:

• Definition: Indirectly expressing negative
feelings instead of openly addressing them.
exemples :
Assertiveness Techniques

Confidence Boost Communication Skills

Use assertive body language and tone. Express needs and boundaries clearly.
Empowering Communication

Skills Confidence Relationships

Develop effective techniques We will never make a journey of a thousand Building trust and respect
miles by fretting about how.
Assertiveness and Emotional
Intelligence

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Understanding one's
needs Effective communication
Building self-
Setting clear boundaries confidence
Passive agressive
tactics :
Cultural Perspectives

Diversity Influence Behaviors Adapt

Embrace different viewpoints Cultural impact on assertiveness Learn from various cultures Flexibility is key
“Speak your mind even if your voice “Confidence is silent.” “Courage is grace under pressure.”
shakes.”
SAMANTHA TURNER MATTHEW JOHNSON ISABELLA WHITE