Aunt Georgia demonstrates quite assertive behavior.
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Assertiveness is a behavior that combines inner strength and courtesy towards others. This is the ability in a situation of external pressure to correctly defend one’s interests and one’s line of behavior, calmly say «no» to what does not suit you and continue to effectively insist on one’s rights in a socially acceptable form.
For example, you are offered goods or services over the phone (or on the street) that you do not need. «We’re having a giveaway. Do you know about the new N irons?” Or asking for something they need without offering anything interesting in return.
Assertiveness is an important component of self-sufficiency of a person.
Assertive Rights
It is helpful to be aware of your assertive rights that protect your communication and relationship interests—and to be familiar with unenvironmental suggestions that deprive you of legal rights. These non-environmental suggestions can in this context be called manipulative superstitions. See →
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