Sentence examples for assertive talking from inspiring English sources

Five of these items showed some DIF in relation to gender (sexual problems, running away, attacking others, being ill without physical cause and problems with teachers) and three in relation to ethnicity (tantrums, not being assertive, talking about suicide).

In a speech in Berlin on Wednesday, Mr. Obama echoed his assertive talk on climate policy since his re-election, talk that some climate advocates have criticized as going beyond his actions.

I learnt to be more assertive to talk to doctors and got medications put back on.

Take an assertive approach to talking with them and one which shows that you're more interested in understanding than in retaliating or telling them off.

These are proud, assertive women I'm talking about, and there were knives nearby.

"I learned to be more assertive, and got experience talking before large groups," she said.

And be kind... Be assertive and talk to everyone, and have your entire staff do the same.

His responses felt more informative, nuanced and assertive when compared to Ryan's rehashed talking points.

Every talking point is met with an assertive head nod, tissue-dabbed cheek or virtuous applause.

She wondered why the C.I.A. was giving members of Congress talking points that were far more assertive than anything she could say or defend herself.

Be assertive during your meeting, but let the attorney do most of the talking.