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8. In Pressure Situations, Ask for More Time
When someone puts pressure on you to make a decision, don't
feel you need to agree to them there and then. Ask for more time
so that you can weigh up your options.
9. Make More Requests
Unassertive people hesitate to ask others for help in case they
are rejected. But this rarely happens. Most people are flattered
when asked for help. So ask them more often.
10. Practise Every Day
The great thing about assertiveness is that it can be practised in
almost every conversation you have. So try it out every day until
it becomes your default way of living.

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