When Being Interrupted Excuse Me, I D Like to Finish What I M Saying

BASIC ASSERTION

Basic assertion refers to a simple expression of standing up for personal rights, beliefs, feelings or opinions. It does not involve social skills, such as empathy, confrontation, persuasion, etc. Examples of basic assertions are:

When being interrupted -- “Excuse me, I’d like to finish what I’m saying.”

When being asked an important “I’d like to have a few minutes to think that over.”

question for which you are

unprepared –

When returning an time to a store -- “I’d like to have my money back on this saw.”

When refusing a request -- “No, this afternoon is not a good time for me to visit you.”

When telling a parent you don’t “I don’t want any more advice.”

want advice –

Basic assertion also involves expressing affection and appreciation toward other people:

I like you.

I care for you a lot.

Having a friend like you makes me happy.

You’re someone special to me.

Prepared by:

Dr. Tyra Phipps

Professor

Mass Communication Department

Frostburg State University

Phone: 301-687-4782