Making Requests
This is the first step before asking for something important.
AWARENESS
What is identifying your need?
Saying “no” with a brief reason is an example of what intensity level?
What is moderate intensity?
How many levels of intensity were reviewed?
What is seven?
This factor relates to how well you can actually fulfill a request.
What is capability level?
True or False: It’s okay to say no just because you want to.
What is True?
Asking in this way shows assertiveness and confidence.
What is directly and respectfully?
True or False: You always need to justify your “no” with a detailed explanation.
What is False?
This is the lowest intensity level.
What is not asking or staying silent?
Who has the power to say yes or no?
YOU!
Everyone has the right to do this when they feel overwhelmed.
What is set boundaries?
Timing matters. What should you consider before making a request?
What is whether it’s a good time for the other person?
This type of “no” acknowledges the other person’s feelings while protecting your own needs.
What is an empathetic no?
This intensity level includes using “I” statements and is direct but respectful.
What is assertive communication?
When considering how close you are to the other person, you’re thinking about what?
What are relationship factors?
Respecting your own needs and the needs of others is called what?
What is mutual respect?
True or False: Being indirect is always the most effective way to get needs met.
What is False?
Saying “no” while offering another option is called what?
What is a compromise or alternative offer?
What are two strong ways to say “no”?
What are raising your voice or walking away?
What are you protecting when you say “no” for yourself?
What is your self-respect?
Saying no because it violates your values is protecting what?
What is your self-respect or rights?
This factor helps determine the urgency of your request.
What is your timeline or deadline?
Declining a request assertively but kindly reflects what two values?
What are self-respect and respect for others?
Matching your intensity level to the situation requires this key trait.
What is insight or self-awareness?
What is one “T” word that impact when and how you make or decline requests.
What is TIME timeliness and timeline?
This helps you make decisions that honor both your needs and relationships.
What is insight or balanced judgment?
What is thinking it through?