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How assertive are you?

Take this short test to find out.

I often postpone asking people to do things for me	Always Sometimes Never
I usually back down when disagreeing with colleagues	Always Sometimes Never
When someone annoys me, I use hints rather than speak directly	Always Sometimes Never
I feel guilty when I raise my voice or speak forcefully	Always Sometimes Never
I hate saying no when others ask me to do something	Always Sometimes Never
When I ask something of others, I feel I am imposing on them	Always Sometimes Never
I feel flustered when others question my actions	Always Sometimes Never
I speak up for myself only when I get upset	Always Sometimes Never
I tend to put others needs before my own	Always Sometimes Never
I take on extra work to please people	Always Sometimes Never
I often apologise when I find myself in opposition to someone	Always Sometimes Never
I prefer to maintain a low profile and listen in meetings	Always Sometimes Never
I find myself typically deferring to the views of others	Always Sometimes Never
I avoid raising problems, hoping that they will work out on their own	Always Sometimes Never
I find it difficult to accept praise and will look to change the subject	Always Sometimes Never

Your results

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Score key
Under 12	Non-assertive
12-31	Sometimes assertive
Over 32	Assertive

Test devised by Michael Heath Consulting and was one small part of a previous SYP event. Michael’s website is www.mhconsult.com