Analysts say China's growing military assertiveness may also have played a role.
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Assertiveness is warrant by whatever standards inform the discourse in question.
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Less concrete changes include the growing assertiveness of Commonwealth nations.
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You could use Greek oregano, he says, which also has the requisite assertiveness.
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However important, assertiveness alone won't get anyone into the corner office.
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His foreign policy strikes a reasonable balance of assertiveness and diplomacy.
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Perhaps a reason for the rudeness is that people confuse it with assertiveness.
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They expected the flute, along with all the woodwinds, to play with assertiveness.
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That meant any offensive assertiveness from the Huskers Sunday was encouraged.
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More examples
Aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions
(assertive) aggressively self-assured; "an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue"; "pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act"
(assertively) in an assertive manner; "`I will take care of my own life,' she said assertively"
Assertiveness is a behavioral skill taught by many personal development experts and behavior therapists as well as cognitive behavior therapists. It is linked to self-esteem and considered an important communication skill. ...
(Assertive) Being firm without being aggressive. Ensuring that your needs are met.
(Assertive) an interaction between modalities where both have syntax, but only one controls the primary expression of meaning
(assertive) A cheese with a definitive aroma or flavor.
(assertive) confident in stating your opinion or claim (Sept. 2010)
Assertive means to defend your position or stand your ground. Aggressive is when one attacks something.