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Mia890
You are right. We do the best we can.
posted by
Dr_JPT
on July 13, 2013 at 7:17 PM
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Re: KABU
posted by
Kabu
on July 13, 2013 at 12:45 PM
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Well Said!
It's hard to do this in practice though; it's a fine line to try and navigate! 
posted by
Mia890
on July 13, 2013 at 11:46 AM
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I am not sure how you would categorize talking where they can hear some of what you say but not see you to avoid being fired after their attacks. 
posted by
mariss9
on July 13, 2013 at 9:33 AM
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Lustorlove
I understand. In psychology, indicators of behaviors exist. There are no exacts. Behavior is fluid and not fixed. No one does anything exactly the same. It is what one has the propensity to do most frequently.
posted by
Dr_JPT
on July 13, 2013 at 8:56 AM
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I dont think I can put a title on myself
posted by
Lanetay
on July 13, 2013 at 8:37 AM
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JimmyA
By your description, you are assertive. You operate well in the moment. You later reflect on your behavior. Extreme behavior hold the high/low and not in the middle. As long as you do not beat up yourself or others after the fact, you are well and balanced.
posted by
Dr_JPT
on July 13, 2013 at 8:29 AM
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FormerStudentIntern
Great!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on July 13, 2013 at 8:24 AM
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CCT
No, you just choose not to respond. Never consider yourself a coward because you choose to respond rather than react to rudeness, thoughtless or antagonism. It is assertiveness that you displayed. Never be ashamed or guilty of your right to choose to respond. Then hold no regret.
posted by
Dr_JPT
on July 13, 2013 at 8:23 AM
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Well Doc someone said something that really annoyed me on a blog. I pondered over it. it still it irritates, I know it is stupid really, but I know if I said anything it would be hateful so I'll vent it on your blog. I don't know in which category it places me. The cowardly one I expect.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 13, 2013 at 7:49 AM
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I believe I understand the distinction, but am not entirely sure which category I may fall into. I'm not really a vindictive person, and always try to think before I speak, especially when another person's feelings are involved. But sometimes, in the heat of the moment, things get blurted out! However, when it comes to snappy, well-timed and well-deserved comebacks, I am definitely the worst! I always think of the right thing to say well after the fact . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on July 13, 2013 at 7:02 AM
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I remember learning about the differences with my psychologist about a year ago.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on July 12, 2013 at 6:31 PM
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BC-A
It is identified and described or just done today without a clue!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on July 12, 2013 at 4:02 PM
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DrJPT
öI haven’t heard that concept in a long time love. BC-A, Bill’s R®st
posted by
BC-A
on July 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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KABU
I feel you! I am among several!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on July 12, 2013 at 2:25 PM
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yes Kindred Spirit... for sure....it took me a long time to learn to understand passive assertive behaviour and I pray that I can continue on this path...especially at times with my dear Sister. Love her to bits But....Sigh!!!
posted by
Kabu
on July 12, 2013 at 2:20 PM
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interesting read
I will need to read this again..
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posted by
Blue_feathers
on July 12, 2013 at 1:50 PM
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