How to Stop Backing Down & Start Talking Back
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Book Overview
Here's a book for all those times you said 'yes' but really meant 'no.' Every day we encounter difficult people with whom we're tempted to agree to anything-if only they will go away. The list of characters is virtually endless: the rude acquaintance, the dismissive relative, the passive-aggressive coworker. Of course, the best way to deal with all of them is to hold your ground, communicating your needs and feelings openly and assertively. But, of course, this approach is always easier said than done. The less-than-assertive among us sometimes need a little help to take charge of these difficult exchanges and start getting what we want. This concise, witty book reveals the secrets you need to know to make the most of difficult conversational situations. The book offers an arsenal of rhetorical weapons you can use to stop verbal assailants in their tracks like the snappy comeback, the well-argued response, and the simple truth. From ways to answer the ubiquitous 'How are you?' honestly to strategies for talking to an unresponsive physician, the book offers up fun, easy ways to deal effectively with common situations. In no time, you'll learn to hold your own in family discussions and relate to significant others with confidence, savvy, and tact.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1572244178
ISBN13:9781572244177
Release Date:August 2005
Publisher:New Harbinger Publications
Length:115 Pages
Weight:0.44 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 7.0" x 7.4"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
A Must-Read For All Teen Girls
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is a funny, to-the-point, easy-to-read, self-help book that should be on all teen girl's shelves. This is a quick read full of 50 tips and suggestions on how to act more assertive to get what you want and still keep your friends.
A highly recommended guide to honing the skill of standing your ground and communicating well
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Have troubles saying 'no'? You will find new assertive strategies abound in How To Stop Backing Down & Start Talking Back. Co-authored by Lisa Frankfort and Patrick Fanning, this is a highly recommended guide to honing the skill of standing your ground and communicating well. Stop verbal assaults with a snappy comeback, make reasoned arguments, and learn how to deliver the truth in a guide which uses typical scenarios to show how.
User-friendly
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
From Lee Lipp, Ph.D., psychotherpist This book is an excellent self-teaching guide for cultivating self awareness and building confidence. Written with humor, honesty and a down to earth quality, the writers encourage us to speak up and say what we think, feel, and need. The strategies suggested are clear, simple and user-friendly and are directed towards helping the reader become empowered in conflictual and difficult situations. I highly recommend it!
Stronger, happier, funnier
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
WHAT IT'S AIMING FOR: To help the us learn ways to stand up for ourselves and to dig deeper in relationships (most relationships: some are not worth it) to make our feelings and thoughts known and respected. Not an easy task: but this is done so humorously in this small book that we somehow feel lighter and more self esteem by just having read it. WHAT IT ACHIEVES: Feel greater self esteem and deeper relationships and happier. NUMBER OF TIMES IT'LL MAKE YOU LAUGH OUT LOUD: Lots. (See, "Cats. Cats. Cats.") It hurts. BETTER USES OF THE $10.00+: None, unless you want to send it to me.
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