Question

List your own scenario that you have experienced recently whether at work, school or in a public environment. Write examples of a passive, aggressive, and assertive responses.

Answer 1

Scenario: You are in a public environment and someone cuts in line in front of you.

Passive Response: You say nothing and let the person cut in line.

Aggressive Response: You confront the person and tell them to go to the back of the line.

Assertive Response: You politely ask the person to go to the back of the line.