Question

lets work through an example of using the 3 step method for being assertive. lets imagine someone is playing music really loud while youre trying to study. fill in the last 2 boxes with some ideas you could say. use the graphic to guide you.

| point out the behavior | explain how the behavior affects you
(\i\ statement - tell how you feel as in the example) | state what you need to happen.
(explain what you would prefer they did.) |

when you play your music while im trying to study.

Explanation:

For the "Explain how the behavior affects you" box, we need an "I" statement about the impact of loud music while studying. A suitable response could be "I feel distracted and find it hard to concentrate on my work." For the "State what you need to happen" box, we should suggest a preferred action, like "I would appreciate it if you could turn down the music or use headphones so I can focus."

Answer:

• Explain how the behavior affects you: I feel distracted and find it hard to concentrate on my work.
• State what you need to happen: I would appreciate it if you could turn down the music or use headphones so I can focus.