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How assertive are you?

Individuals find it hard to assert themselves. This limits their ability to cope with everyday demands. Measure your assertiveness and find the areas for improvement. Read the following statements and choose any one of the four options that describes how you  think and behave.
 
1 I am comfortable speaking in front of a group.
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2 I can openly express my anger in front of others if I am annoyed.
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3 If I lack the appropriate knowledge I can admit, "I don't know".
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4 Even when others resist, if I feel something must change, I push for it.
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5 If a friend is doing something that bothers me, I can tell him or her.
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6 I can accept a compliment graciously when I have done something well.
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7 I can initiate a conversation with a stranger.
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8 If I do not want to do something, I can say "no' and refuse a request.
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9 If I feel warm towards a friend, I can affectionately touch him or her.
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10 If the service in a shop or restaurant is not good , I will complain.
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11 I can openly ask a friend for a favour
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12 When somebody criticizes me I can talk about it and learn from it.
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13 I believe I have the right to change my mind.
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14 I make time to treat myself.
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15 I do not make excuses and accept responsibility for myself and my mistakes.
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16 If people have done something that I like, I give them compliments.
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17 I can express my feelings for people who are close to me and whom I like or love.
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18 If I am scared or worried about something, I will acknowledge it.
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19 I make views known even if others do not agree.
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20 I can ask for and accept constructive criticism.
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