How assertive are you?

1. How assertive are you? 1.You are angry with you neighbours because they wake you up early on Sunday mornings. Do you: a) talk it over with them ant put forward a solution b)get revenge by making a lot of noise late at night c) put cotton wool in your ears when you go to bed 2.Your sister is always going off with your things and never giving them back. She comes to your room and asks to borrow your best T-shirt for a party. Do you: a) refuse to give her and explain why b)say no and tell her to get out and never ask for anything again c)give in and lend it, but tell her to give it back 3. A friend is always getting at you about the clothes you wear. Do you : a) tell him/her in private that it is really getting to you b) make fun of his/her clothes in front of everyone c)say nothing but go off him/her 4.A shop assistant is rude to you. Do you: a) calmly explain that you are a customer and so you expect good manners b) kick up a fuss and ask to see the manager c) put up with it but never go back there again Answer key Answers‘a’showyou are assertive. You are self-confident and try to resolve conflict situations in a sensible and constructive way. Answers ‘b’ show that you are very assertive but you probably react too aggressively to conflict situation. Answers ‘c’ show you are not assertive. You perhaps lack self-confidence.