3. 1. It is considered that kissing the
hands of our elders is a unique
Filipino trait.
2. As far as I am concerned,
members of the LGBT are treated
equally in our country.
4. 3. I’d like to point out that Calbayog
is one of the richest city in the
province.
4. It is generally accepted that it is
the man who provides for their
family financially.
7. Assertion
• is an artistic method involving a strong
declaration, a forceful or confident and
positive statement regarding a belief or a fact.
• Often, it is without proof or any support.
• Its purpose is to express ideas or feelings
directly.
8. Examples:
• I know you are busy, but it is unreasonable for
you to forget our wedding anniversary.
• The blue handbag complements your makeup
and the decorative detail on your abaya
without overwhelming the outfit.
10. 1. Basic Assertions
It is a simple and direct
statement for expressing
feelings, opinions, and
beliefs.
11. Examples:
• “I wish I could have expressed this idea
earlier, because now someone else has
taken the credit.”
• "Excuse me, I'd like to finish what I'm
saying."
12. 2. Empathic Assertions
It conveys empathy to someone, and
usually has two parts: the first contains
recognition of the feelings or situations of
the other person, and the second express
care and support for the other person’s
feelings or rights.
13. Example:
• "I know you are feeling angry and
frustrated while you wait for a
response, but the best I can do is give
you a ballpark estimate of how long it
will take."
14. Example:
• "I know you are sad and wants to be
alone, but I want you to know that I will
be here when you are ready to share
your feelings."
15. 3. Escalating Assertions
It happens when someone is not
able to respond to a person’s basic
assertions. As a result, that person
becomes firm about him or her.
16. Examples:
• “If you do not finish this work by 6:00 tonight, I
will engage the services of another worker.”
• "If you don't complete the work on my car by
5:00 tomorrow, I'll be forced to call the Better
Business Bureau."
17. 4. Language Assertions
This uses the first-person pronoun “I”.
This is used for expressing negative
feelings, but this is helpful in laying
emphasis on a person’s feelings of anger
and a solution is suggested.
18. 4. Language Assertions
It involves a 3-part statement.
1.When you do . . . (describe the behavior).
2.The effects are . . . (describe how the behavior
concretely affects you).
3.I'd prefer. . . (describe what you want).
19. Example:
• “When you speak harshly to me, I
cannot talk and move as usual because
I feel embarrassed. Therefore, I want
you to speak in low tone and then give
me a task.”
20. Example:
• When you didn't buy the groceries like you
said you would, I couldn't cook the dinner
for my parents. I feel hurt and angry with
you. Next time, I'd like you to follow through
when you agree to do something like. that."
21. Activity:
Read the given statement
carefully. Identify the Types of
Assertion (Basic Assertion,
Empathic Assertion, Escalating
Assertion, Language
Assertion) express in each
statement.
22. Example:
1. I love how you project yourself
in front of the crowd.
Answer: BASIC ASSERTION
23. 1. I understand that you’ve been so busy
with your review so allow me to disturb
you.
2. When you wore the red outfit last night,
it did not look good on you. I think you
look better in white.
24. 3. I will give this plus point to another
group if you could not submit your
project until 4 in the afternoon.
4. I want to finish my assignments before
the deadline.
25. 5. If you will not stay virtually with us until we
finish this group assignment, we’ll be so
glad to eliminate you.
6. I know that there are people who talks bad
about you. Still, I want you to remember
that you have a family who believes in you.
26. 7. The Philippines has an advanced
civilization before the colonization of
Spain.
8. I know this is making you angry and
frustrated because you have not gotten a
response yet. But I can help you by giving
you an estimate of how long it might take.
27. 9. If you do not come on time today, I
will ask somebody to take charge of
your work.
10.I wish I could have done my work
better, so I could get good grades.
