What is the best way to maintain both politeness and assertiveness in a message?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: State your point clearly and use respectful words.
Assertiveness means expressing an opinion, need, or boundary clearly without surrendering it or forcing it on others. Courtesy means using respectful language and recognising the other person’s dignity. Option A combines both qualities. Loud orders and blame are aggressive, while hiding one’s needs is passive rather than assertive.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
State your point clearly and use respectful words.
Why is this the correct answer?
Assertiveness means expressing an opinion, need, or boundary clearly without surrendering it or forcing it on others. Courtesy means using respectful language and recognising the other person’s dignity. Option A combines both qualities. Loud orders and blame are aggressive, while hiding one’s needs is passive rather than assertive.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Fun They Had.
