How to Be Assertive without Being Aggressive

Assertiveness isn’t always understood. In fact, people often mistake it for being aggressive. But you don’t have to fight in order to be assertive. Assertiveness is a social skill that allows people to communicate ideas and desires and stand up for their rights. Thus, an assertive person can say “no” when that’s precisely what they want to say. They can also disagree and be politically incorrect if they have to. In addition, they know how to ask for something sincerely and clearly. In other words, an assertive person is someone who knows how to ask, refuse and exchange, or negotiate…