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  • Post category:Behaviour / Confidence / Positive change / Relationships
  • Post published:April 2, 2014

Being assertive is neither passive nor aggressive: you act and encourage others to be open and honest about their views, wishes and feelings, so that both parties act appropriately.

Source: Assertiveness – An Introduction @ Skills You Need: Helping You Develop Life Skills

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