Assertive Communication Prompts

Assertive communication means expressing your thoughts, feelings, and needs in a respectful and confident way—without being passive or aggressive. Use the prompts below to improve your communication skills in both personal and professional situations.

✅ Basic Assertive Communication Prompts

• "I feel ___ when ___ because ___. I would appreciate it if ___."
  Example: "I feel frustrated when meetings start late because it delays my schedule. I would appreciate it if we could start on time."
• "I understand your point, but I see it differently. Here’s my perspective..."
• "I would like to talk about something that’s important to me."
• "No, thank you. I’m not comfortable with that."
• "I need some time to think about it before I decide."

💼 Workplace Assertiveness Prompts

• "I’m happy to help, but I need to finish this task first. Can we set a time for later?"
• "I’d like to clarify my role in this project so expectations are clear."
• "When I’m interrupted in meetings, I find it hard to share my ideas. I’d appreciate a chance to finish my point."
• "That deadline is unrealistic with our current workload. Can we discuss adjusting it?"

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Personal Life / Relationships Prompts

• "I care about our relationship, and I’d like us to talk about how we can improve our communication."
• "It’s important for me to have some quiet time after work. Can we agree on a schedule that works for both of us?"
• "I’m not okay with being spoken to that way. Please talk to me respectfully."
• "I value our friendship, but I need to set some boundaries around borrowing money."

📚 Practice Fill-in-the-Blank Prompts

• "I would prefer if we could..."
• "I respect your opinion, but I need to..."
• "Let me be clear about what I need right now..."
• "It’s not okay with me when..."
• "I’m willing to compromise, but I also need..."

Practice these regularly to build stronger communication skills and more confident relationships.

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