tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.comments2023-05-06T10:12:58.897-04:00SpeakUpForYourselfUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-1953882071632784812019-08-19T19:46:04.283-04:002019-08-19T19:46:04.283-04:00Ignorant conspiracy theorist: no one’s listening t...Ignorant conspiracy theorist: no one’s listening to you trying to divide our country anymore. Those have already been disproven. Besides if you had any brains, you’d understand the point the author is making about speech patterns and nothing else. Take your rhetoric elsewhere as it falls on deaf ears here.H.A.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-84572016567454864732017-12-22T05:55:02.285-05:002017-12-22T05:55:02.285-05:00But what about the birth certificate? And the dron...But what about the birth certificate? And the drone killings? Etc etcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-13738551852633805942012-06-26T11:52:07.538-04:002012-06-26T11:52:07.538-04:00Although I cannot tell when it happens, I've b...Although I cannot tell when it happens, I've been told my voice goes up at the end of sentences. What training techniques can I use to practice making my voice go down at the end of sentences? I would also like to have a lower tone than the squeaky tone I have now...any advice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-51113935035022638062012-06-26T11:49:28.514-04:002012-06-26T11:49:28.514-04:00Although it's hard for me to hear it myself, I...Although it's hard for me to hear it myself, I've been told my voice goes up at the end of sentences. Are there methods/techniques to train my voice to go down at the end of sentences?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-57391939237526146492012-03-27T23:54:56.789-04:002012-03-27T23:54:56.789-04:00Love this article! Too bad this isn't read by ...Love this article! Too bad this isn't read by every teenager and parents! I've been married to my best friend, just shy of 30 years! We have 5 children...our youngest is a Sr. in high school. We taught them they had the right to choose their pathway in life, but one thing...respect! This was and is not an option...for us as parents too! So far (my fingers are crossed) they've all lead wonderful lives! In my opinion, respect for each other, has been the key to our success! I sometime wonder if they came this way from above :) :) :)<br />Thanks again for such a wonderful article! <br /><br />Brett<br />SLC, UtahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-66467927817447243942011-11-28T14:25:20.536-05:002011-11-28T14:25:20.536-05:00Well, I don't know if it is resolved because I...Well, I don't know if it is resolved because I have heard nothing more from them. I guess that's good news, but usually it takes about six weeks for some response and it hasn't been six weeks since I wrote the letter. Really, I don't expect to hear from them because it was their mistake and not really an issue to be resolved between us.Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089537760868691562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-22462115213964594272011-11-28T13:24:45.631-05:002011-11-28T13:24:45.631-05:00As a former IRS employee who worked on simplifying...As a former IRS employee who worked on simplifying the notices they send out, I appreciate the tone and detail of your response. It was clear and to the point; I hope the issue has been successfully resolved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-7905366748351671002011-11-08T09:47:04.574-05:002011-11-08T09:47:04.574-05:00That's a question without an absolute answer. ...That's a question without an absolute answer. Assertiveness is about respect. If I simply say, Clean up your room, then I am commanding, but if I say, "When you leave your room dirty, I feel frustrated because our agreement is that you will clean it every morning," I am respecting both myself and the other person. So if the situation would be enhanced by an explanation, give it. If an explanation is really defending how you feel (a defensive statement), then defensiveness hampers communication rather than enhancing it.Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089537760868691562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-66568643873645099012011-11-05T12:07:45.331-04:002011-11-05T12:07:45.331-04:00Do assertive people explain why?
Example:
When you...Do assertive people explain why?<br />Example:<br />When you leave your room dirty , I feel uncomfortable because...Anonymoushttp://mindbodycounselling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-13993379739819459882011-07-07T22:06:29.635-04:002011-07-07T22:06:29.635-04:00Just want to say thank you for the book recommenda...Just want to say thank you for the book recommendations. I stumbled onto your blog while searching up about assertiveness and I have to say it is a TERRIFIC find.Esternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-88973880280832186932011-04-30T10:05:13.332-04:002011-04-30T10:05:13.332-04:00(comment re-posted...)
Hi Linda,
I'm an Exec...(comment re-posted...)<br /><br />Hi Linda,<br /><br />I'm an Executive Assistant recently unemployed and have been on 5 interviews with some pretty big companies in my area in the last 2 1/2 months. The feedback from the recruiter or even asked directly in my interview is, you're really soft spoken, do you think you can be assertive enough for the job?<br /><br />I don't know why I have this "interview" tone, but my "friends and family" tone strong, even aggressive. I don't know how to change this about me. My response to this question is, I may come off a little timid or shy in an interview, but I'm far from it. When it comes to my work abilities I do what it take to get the job done. In one interview I even added, my references will attest to my assertiveness and abilities. On my interview yesterday, because it was going so well the CEO brought in 2 other key players in the company to sit in on the interview, and when once again asked the question, I answered as I normally do and then added (with a smile) if you hear running coming down the halls, you might want to step aside because that's me getting somewhere, trying to get something done. They all chuckled at that bit of advice.<br /><br />Your blog was very helpful. I do have printed letters of recommendation that I've never brought with me on interviews. I'll definitely put that list of accomplishments together for my next interview. I also have recommendations from some pretty big people in my past companies on LinkedIn, would you suggest that I print those and bring them as well?<br /><br />As you can see I've been told enough times that I had to "google" what does assertive look like in an interview. Believe me when I say, your aticle is much appreciated ;)<br /><br />- Jeanette S.JennifromtheBlockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984859995025355557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-21186066064826242082011-04-30T10:01:40.591-04:002011-04-30T10:01:40.591-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.JennifromtheBlockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984859995025355557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-70762661571942417212011-04-30T09:34:34.396-04:002011-04-30T09:34:34.396-04:00Of course take printed out LinkedIn recommendation...Of course take printed out LinkedIn recommendations. That would add to your file folder of positives!Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089537760868691562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-32322908603474893392011-04-30T09:23:05.299-04:002011-04-30T09:23:05.299-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.JennifromtheBlockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984859995025355557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-9709209108338977202011-03-24T11:39:33.371-04:002011-03-24T11:39:33.371-04:00I enjoy the blog very much as well. Many thanks f...I enjoy the blog very much as well. Many thanks for doing this. <br />In particular, I like the article on 4 horsemen of apocalypse in relationships. I'm currently facing all 4 of them coming from my partner. I wish I knew how to effectively and non-confrontationally deal with this in addition to recognizing it.Lilunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-79524572248177886212010-03-22T21:49:38.198-04:002010-03-22T21:49:38.198-04:00Hi Linda,
I just discovered your site, and am sor...Hi Linda,<br /><br />I just discovered your site, and am sorry you are no longer writing. I have enjoyed what I read, and do hope you will pick it back up in the future,<br /><br />best,<br /><br />Lisa<br />lisa@rangeragainstwar.blogspot.comLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08839236994990699117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-639385841348986692009-08-10T11:24:44.720-04:002009-08-10T11:24:44.720-04:00Hi Linda,
I'm currently looking for a job and...Hi Linda,<br /><br />I'm currently looking for a job and one of my weaknesses is that I don't come across as being assertive. I believe that I'm assertive when I'm doing my job but when it comes to interviews I just don't convey it.<br />It was very interesting to read your post.<br /><br />Thank you<br />Luba<br /><br />(lubds194@gmail.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-88294612801805114132009-07-29T22:25:18.304-04:002009-07-29T22:25:18.304-04:00Well, one possibility is that her up at the end vo...Well, one possibility is that her up at the end voice pulls for guilt from the people listening to her, who then purchase! But from a point of view of being assertive, it is not an assertive or respectful way to speak.Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089537760868691562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-48890144318897927242009-07-29T22:20:11.853-04:002009-07-29T22:20:11.853-04:00I work as a telemarketer. The woman next to me has...I work as a telemarketer. The woman next to me has one of those whiny, up-at-the-end-of-every-sentence deliveries. It is so annoying! Yet, she makes pretty good sales.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-13017617308237197242009-06-15T22:48:59.124-04:002009-06-15T22:48:59.124-04:00This is just to say
I ate the fudgery
cooked ...This is just to say <br /><br /><br />I ate the fudgery <br /><br />cooked in your head <br /><br />and which <br /><br />you are probably <br /><br />still believing <br /><br />I can eat... <i>burnt</i> <br /><br />forgive me <br /><br />I opened a door <br /><br />so gone <br /><br />and so freeorbital chaosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-2792556296047406692009-02-10T16:40:00.000-05:002009-02-10T16:40:00.000-05:00This is so true, something I try to impress on my ...This is so true, something I try to impress on my 11 year old boy when he wants to be persuasive. Timothy Geitner (Treasury) just gave his first speech on our economy and he wasn't convincing because he speaks in questions.<BR/>He needs some speech lessons! It will make his job much easier and will help the american people! Also, help the stock market.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-13651004226484508882009-01-20T02:33:00.000-05:002009-01-20T02:33:00.000-05:00I just want to say that your blog is very inspirin...I just want to say that your blog is very inspiring... and I have read the article the power to say NO and it was very helpful.<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-800008524394265482008-11-10T12:43:00.000-05:002008-11-10T12:43:00.000-05:00Thanks for writing this.Thanks for writing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-10107789453375548382008-07-14T23:56:00.000-04:002008-07-14T23:56:00.000-04:00Note: Gourmet's first response was to ignore the ...Note: Gourmet's first response was to ignore the pictures of the labels I had sent to them. They sent me an email requesting that I copy the customer id, etc. from the label and send it to them so they could correct the mistake. I was so frustrated with this response (since I had already provided what they requested in a picture) so I didn't respond. <BR/><BR/>Meanwhile the next month's Gourmet shows up - just one copy and the label has been changed extending my subscription back-dated to February 2008 when this duplication all started.<BR/><BR/>Hooray!Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089537760868691562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27400820.post-6384152392367925482008-05-07T13:51:00.000-04:002008-05-07T13:51:00.000-04:00The company sent me two new sides for the box last...The company sent me two new sides for the box last week. They were quite pleasant about it and very helpful. In addition to the email, there was a follow-up phone call from customer service because they wanted to understand exactly what I needed before shipping it.Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089537760868691562noreply@blogger.com