Sentence examples for over assertiveness from inspiring English sources

An approach to negotiation that emphasizes empathy over assertiveness.

As Ames and Wazlawek explained, those who mistakenly thought that they transgressed this line attempted to make up for their over assertiveness and agreed to less desired terms in an attempt to smooth things over.

The over-assertiveness of this book is part of its marketing strategy.

The CER's Grant said the EU possessed other levers to counteract Russian over-assertiveness.

France took against what it saw as Poland's over-assertiveness in the early days, suggesting at one point that it should know its place.

While inter-communal strife saw thousands of Copts leave Egypt, critics blamed him for politicising his office and exacerbating matters, either through over-assertiveness or timidity.

Musically, though, these modest young men are harnessed to a production that sounds as if it's been on an over-assertiveness course.

The lyrics reflect his frustration with the atmosphere in the group at that time – namely, Paul McCartney's over-assertiveness and criticism of his guitar playing, John Lennon's lack of engagement with the project and dismissal of Harrison as a songwriter, and Yoko Ono's constant involvement in the band's activities.

The strategic convergence over Chinese assertiveness and threats to freedom of navigation in regional waters has led to more dynamic cooperation.

It reflects concern over China's growing assertiveness over its territorial claims and Beijing's mounting defence spending.

His speech underscores the new strategic focus of the US on the Asia-Pacific region, amid concerns over how the rise of China and its growing assertiveness over maritime territorial claims might affect the region.