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

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