50 Examples of Assertive Communication

Assertive communication

The assertive communication It is a type of communication in which a person issues a message, generally oral, through which opinions, feelings, requests and evaluations are expressed. For instance: I think that painting the logo in purple is not a good idea, do you think it is better if we paint it in orange?

Assertive statements always have to be clear, they don't have to be very long sentences, and they have to be easy to understand. Generally, the first person singular (I) is used to express what is wanted or thought and the posture and tone of voice do not have to be threatening.

In assertive communication, courtesy is very important and avoiding abuse, reproaches and disqualifications, since it is necessary to take into account what the recipient thinks and feels. The advantages of this type of communication are that relationships improve and problem solving is promoted.

Examples of assertive communication

1. I need the book that I lent you to study, could you bring it to me tomorrow?
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2. I do not agree with your position, but I respect it.
3. From now on, all employees will have to be on time.
4. I ask you to deliver the report today at 5:00 pm, but if you have any questions, you can consult me.
5. I don't like that the music is so loud, could you lower the volume please?
6. I don't think it's a good idea for us to go to the beach today because it's very windy.
7. I made that request, because I have the right to ask for my money back.
8. I'm sure it would be better if we divided the work.
9. I have to congratulate them, because they have done a great job.
10. I know we can make mistakes, but you have to apologize to the customer.
11. I think we should be more organized when we debate ideas and listen to each other more.
12. I don't think he can attend dinner, because I have a very important commitment that day.
13. It seems to me that before starting such an uncertain project, you should do a little more research.
14. I think it is important that they always keep the customer's need in mind.
15. I would like you to take care of cleaning the house a little more.
16. Waiter, excuse me, but this is not the dish I ordered, could you bring me what I ordered?
17. It seems essential to me that we can all express our ideas in these types of meetings.
18. I don't want to vote for that candidate, because I don't like his ideas.
19. What do you think is the best way to solve this problem?
20. I did not like the beach we went to last summer, do we look for somewhere we are interested in going?
21. Sir, your cell phone won't stop ringing, could you turn it off so we can all watch the movie?
22. It doesn't seem like a good idea to me, but we could think of something that will convince us all for the project.
23. I have to ask you not to change the subject because this matter is very important.
24. I think it is not a good idea to remove that column, because it is the one that supports the ceiling.
25. I think I did not understand you well, could you explain it to me in another way?
26. As an art curator, I can tell you that you have made a great collection of paintings.
27. I'm very tired today, could you go shopping?
28. Excuse me, but your time to speak is up, it is time for the next speaker to speak.
29. I know you like those stained glass, but I think we should change it because the room doesn't get a lot of natural light.
30. I'd rather we go to the pizzeria we always go to, because I don't like the new one very much.
31. Thank you for your offer, but I don't have time to do that project because I have a lot of work to do.
32. I think it is essential that we change the lamps because there is no good light in this office.
33. I think it's better if the new collection only has pastel colors and shades of gray.
34. Excuse me, but it's break time, could you lower the volume on the television?
35. The perfume has a good fragrance, but I think it will be better if you add a citrus fragrance to it.
36. I am not convinced by the new design of the newspaper, I think the old one was better.
37. Both clients and us, their bosses, value their commitment and effort at work.
38. I would rather go on the highway rather than the avenue, because there is less traffic.
39. I think we don't have to do a play in that theater again, because the acoustics are very bad.
40. I think we don't have to make that trip, because it seems more urgent to me that we change the car.
41. They have not made the delivery of materials on the day that was agreed, when could they send them?
42. Excuse me, but the car is still making the same noise, I need to have it repaired again, by when will it be ready?
43. I think we will have to cancel the contract, because they are not complying with the agreement.
44. It doesn't seem fair to me that they eliminated us from the competition without having proof.
45. Thank you! The photographs you took at the wedding are very good.
46. I will not be able to participate in the concert, because on that date I will be on vacation.
47. I will not accept work after the due date.
48. I won't be able to go to the movies today, because I'm so tired.
49. I don't think it's worth going there.
50. I think the old design was better than this one.

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