Jing-Xi Peng 997380833 Homework #1 1. I have read the chapter. 2.

In terms of aggressive or docile behavior, I generally exhibit the qualities of a sniper. I feel that being too forward with my hostility only leads to awkward and socially unacceptable situations that will not only escalate the hostility between parties, but also present myself in a negative light. Thus, I will tend to make snide and underhanded remarks towards people I dislike, often leaning on a sarcastic tone in order to get my point across without seeming too contemptuous. I feel that I possess these tendencies because of my Eastern culture, which heavily frowns upon public misbehavior, and having a clever and underhanded form of aggression allows me to be assertive while acting within my cultural bounds. 3. I most definitely have a fear of judgment. I am rather afraid of how others will see me when I perform certain tasks or say certain things in public. Thus, I am far more comfortable being myself when I am in the company of peers whom I am close to and I know will not judge me based of my behavior. Once again I feel like the root of this fear is from my culture, where preservation of reputation in the public eye is highly valued to a level of fault in my opinion. As is such, I tend to lean towards passive aggression when expressing anger, a quality of the sniper as stated above. My passive aggression allows me not only to vent out my frustrations in a socially acceptable way, but also allows me to confront the sources of my aggression without crossing socially acceptable boundaries. 4. Aggressive: Raise you voice to make you message clear, Always have an answer Assertive: Defend your rights when necessary, Confident, Look people in the eyes when talking, Are you own judge Passive: none 5. (underlined and bolded in problem 4) 6. After reading this chapter, I feel as though I should be less aggressive with my behaviors and move towards a less aggressive but equally assertive lifestyle. As I learn to be assertive, I will slowly relinquish my passive qualities to allow myself to be better expressed and understood by others, all while being less aggressive which will allow others to be more accepting and friendly towards any negative assertions that I may give.