"ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOUR IN PUBLIC SPEAKING"

An Assertive behaviour or quality goes hand in hand with confidence, belief in one'self, strong persona and truth. It also commands respect. Non assertive people often suffer in silence, even if they could voice out their needs/disturbances without sounding aggressive or too forward. They think too much about the impact of their words/actions and end up dying in silence. they are the guy who does everyone's dirty job in the office. The guy who always agrees with the masses. The peace-at-all-cost people.

ASSERTIVE VS AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR

Most people confuse assertiveness with aggression. Aggression is usually or commonly shown by insensitivity. Aggresive people don't give a damn about the impact of their actions or words. They are quick to blame, attack or complain. There is a thin line between aggression ands assertion.

Assertive people express their feelings openly, honestly yet calmly. They are cool-headed and don't suffer from temper tantrums because they know how to put their point accross. They also respect other people's point of views, listen to them though not in agreement, and acknowledge when they think the other perosn has made a good, viable point. An assertive person doesn't impose their opinion or viewpoint on others. They refrain from offering their idea of a solution to other people, rather they help others work out a solution.

Your voice is a great tool in portraying assertive behaviour