I ask forclarificationpolitelyI listenactivelywithoutinterruptingI stayfocusedonsolutionsI respectothers’opinionsI usepolite,directlanguageI maintaincalm bodylanguageI takeresponsibilityfor myactionsI avoidblaming oraccusingothersI expresslimitsclearlyI negotiatefairly andrespectfullyI validateothers’feelingsI maintaineyecontactI say “No”withoutguiltI expressfeelingshonestlyand openlyI sethealthypersonalboundariesI expressappreciationsincerelyI use “Ifeel”statementsI expressmy needsclearlyI stand upfor myselfwithconfidenceI ask for helpwhenoverwhelmedI acceptconstructivefeedbackI keep mytonesteadyand calmI stayassertive,notaggressiveI expressdisagreementkindlyI ask forclarificationpolitelyI listenactivelywithoutinterruptingI stayfocusedonsolutionsI respectothers’opinionsI usepolite,directlanguageI maintaincalm bodylanguageI takeresponsibilityfor myactionsI avoidblaming oraccusingothersI expresslimitsclearlyI negotiatefairly andrespectfullyI validateothers’feelingsI maintaineyecontactI say “No”withoutguiltI expressfeelingshonestlyand openlyI sethealthypersonalboundariesI expressappreciationsincerelyI use “Ifeel”statementsI expressmy needsclearlyI stand upfor myselfwithconfidenceI ask for helpwhenoverwhelmedI acceptconstructivefeedbackI keep mytonesteadyand calmI stayassertive,notaggressiveI expressdisagreementkindly

Assertiveness vs. Aggression - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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I
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O
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O
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I
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I
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O
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B
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B
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  1. N-I ask for clarification politely
  2. O-I listen actively without interrupting
  3. G-I stay focused on solutions
  4. I-I respect others’ opinions
  5. I-I use polite, direct language
  6. G-I maintain calm body language
  7. O-I take responsibility for my actions
  8. O-I avoid blaming or accusing others
  9. I-I express limits clearly
  10. I-I negotiate fairly and respectfully
  11. N-I validate others’ feelings
  12. B-I maintain eye contact
  13. I-I say “No” without guilt
  14. O-I express feelings honestly and openly
  15. G-I set healthy personal boundaries
  16. N-I express appreciation sincerely
  17. B-I use “I feel” statements
  18. B-I express my needs clearly
  19. O-I stand up for myself with confidence
  20. B-I ask for help when overwhelmed
  21. G-I accept constructive feedback
  22. G-I keep my tone steady and calm
  23. B-I stay assertive, not aggressive
  24. N-I express disagreement kindly