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

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