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The phrase "a bit more assertive" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing a desired increase in confidence or forcefulness in someone's behavior or communication style.
Example: "In order to succeed in negotiations, you need to be a bit more assertive when presenting your ideas."
Alternatives: "somewhat more confident" or "a little more forceful."
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Does this really change the way people behave? A. I've noticed people becoming a bit more assertive.
So we became a bit more assertive, and...nothing...nothing
Be a bit more assertive.
Now that you're kissing, you can be a bit more assertive with your touches.
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"He has to get a little bit more assertive.
Bustling in and out of the kitchen, she was a little bit more assertive than usual when new volunteers asked her what they ought to be doing.
Later, I got a little bit more assertive and went to the bathroom, or played on my phone letting everyone know that I was bored to tears.
In the rush of comment that followed this month's US midterm elections, there was talk of exactly that kind of scenario: the Republicans' defeat creating an opportunity for the British government to be that bit more assertive, and the eventual arrival of Gordon Brown in Downing Street cementing the change.
I've worked in many male dominated industries and often, as the only woman in the room, I've had to adopt a bit more of assertive approach to get my ideas heard.
Although both look assertive, they left us wanting a bit more stance and shoulder to the cars, not to mention larger wheels and tires.
A bit more so.
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