Allow you to feel self-confident. Increase your self-esteem. Help you to gain the respect of others. Improve your decision-making ability. What Assertiveness is No Many students seem to confuse assertive behavior with aggression.
Aggression is self-enhancing behavior at the expense of others.
Your classmates, friends and associates feelings are ignored, violated and not taken into consideration when interacting with them. Furthermore, as a result of aggressive behavior, they feel hurt, humiliated, angry, and revengeful. How to Develop Assertive Skills Be direct, honest, and open about your feelings, opinions and needs. State reasonable requests directly and firmly. State your goals or intentions in a direct and honest manner.