Friends
Your friend keeps interrupting you every time you try to talk.
Answer: Tell your friend calmly that you'd like to finish what you're saying before they respond.
Someone cuts in front of you in line.
Answer: Politely tell them you were waiting first.
Your sibling borrows your charger.
Answer: Ask them to ask permission first.
Someone calls you a nickname you dislike.
Answer: Ask them to use your preferred name.
You've already told your friend "no," but they keep asking.
Challenge: Respond assertively without changing your answer.
Your friend wants to copy your homework.
Answer: Say no respectfully and encourage them to do their own work.
You don't understand the assignment.
Answer: Ask the teacher for clarification.
Your parents walk into your room without knocking.
Answer: Respectfully ask them to knock before entering.
A friend keeps asking to borrow money.
Answer: Say no politely if you're uncomfortable.
Someone interrupts you three times while you're trying to speak.
Challenge: Get the conversation back respectfully.
Your friend keeps making jokes about you.
Answer: Tell them the jokes bother you and ask them to stop.
Your group won't let you participate.
Answer: Speak up and ask for a role.
You're blamed for something your sibling did.
Answer: Calmly explain what happened.
A friend asks for your phone password.
Answer: Explain that you don't share passwords.
Your friend says,
"Relax, it was just a joke."
after making fun of you.
Challenge: Stand by your boundary without arguing.
Your friends choose what everyone does without asking you.
Answer: Share your opinion respectfully and suggest an alternative.
Someone takes credit for your idea.
Answer: Calmly explain that it was your contribution.
A family member keeps teasing you.
Answer: Tell them the jokes hurt your feelings.
Someone won't stop texting you.
Answer: Tell them you need space and will respond later.
Someone gets upset after you say "no." They respond, "Wow... I guess you don't care about me."
Challenge: Stay assertive without apologizing for your boundary.
Your best friend gets upset whenever you spend time with other people.
Answer: Explain that you value the friendship but also need time with others.
A teacher wrongly accuses you of cheating.
Answer: Stay calm and respectfully explain your side.
Your parents make weekend plans without asking.
Answer: Share your thoughts respectfully and ask if you can help make plans together.
Friends pressure you to try alcohol.
Answer: Say no confidently without apologizing.
You've explained your boundary calmly, but the other person continues to pressure you.
Challenge: End the conversation assertively.