Title: Why People Are Not Assertive | SkillsYouNeed
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Why People Are Not Assertive
Reasons People are Not Assertive
Low Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
Feelings of low self-esteem or self-worth often lead to individuals dealing with other people in a passive way.
Roles
Past Experience
Stress
When people are stressed they often feel like they have little or no control over the events their lives.
Personality Traits
Assertiveness Rights and Responsibilities
An individual's assertive rights should always include:
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Negotiation and Co-operation
Being assertive does not mean that individual wishes are automatically granted: you will not always get what you want.

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Why People Are Not Assertive
See also: What is Assertiveness? There are many reasons why people may act and respond in a non-assertive way and this pages examines some of the most common. When people are not assertive they can suffer from a loss of confidence and self-esteem, which is more likely to make them less assertive in the future. It is therefore important to break the cycle and learn to be more assertive, whilst at the same time respecting the views and opinions of other people. We all have a right to express our feelings, values and opinions. Reasons People are Not Assertive
Low Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
Feelings of low self-esteem or self-worth often lead to individuals dealing with other people in a passive way. By not asserting their rights, expressing their feelings or stating clearly what they want, those with low self-esteem or self-confidence may invite others to treat them in the same way. Low self-esteem is reinforced in a vicious circle of passive response and reduced self-confidence. See or pages on Building Confidence and Self-Esteem for more information.