Assertive

Value
Common, Strong: 15 Points
Description
An Assertive character has confidence in himself, and thus feels free to express their feelings, thoughts, and desires. They know their rights and do not hesitate to stand up for themselves when they feel they are being abused or manipulated. The character feels good about himself and has a positive self-image, and tends to "broadcast" this to others, thus letting those others know how to deal with the character. They know where he stands on most issues and rarely, if ever, presents a confusing front to others.
However, they are not Overly Aggressive or angry when it comes to defending themselves, and Assertiveness should never be confused with aggression. The difference comes from how the two types of people deal with other people's personal boundaries. Aggressive people do not respect the personal boundaries of others, taking control of social interaction and basically walking all over those people who are more passive. An Assertive person allows everyone, regardless of their passivity, the space to express their own opinions and take their own actions, but at the same time is willing to defend themselves against the domination of the aggressives.
See Also
Hard Charging, Overly Aggressive, Sticks to His Principles, Team-Oriented
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