Are you Assertive?

People who have high levels of .........-esteem have an easier time being assertive.
mine
value
mind
self

Assertive people are able to ......... up for themselves when others are unjustly attacking or challenging them.
branch
stand
rise
climb

An assertive person can ......... his/her mind in a respectful manner. This is a desirable characteristic in many situations.
speak
search
seek
show

A person who likes to take control of situations possesses assertive ..........
treats
tricks
tips
traits

If you want to be more assertive, you should try to be positive in every situation and offer constructive ......... when you have to give your opinion about others' ideas and/or actions.
skepticism
narcissism
criticism
nepotism

However, there are times when an assertive personality can be seen as an undesirable or ......... trait.
unfavorable
unused
untimely
over-qualified

For example: do you think that ......... assertive with your boss is always a good thing?
are
were
being
be

In contrast, easy-going personality types usually don't possess many ......... or assertive traits.
mutant
lenient
dominant
indulgent

People who are easy-going tend to have more ......... personality traits. As a result, they often don't defend their opinions or ideas when challenged by others.
proactive
positive
activist
passive

Aggressive people, on the other hand, are different because they are often rude to others and they don't respect personal ..........
boundaries
edges
frontiers
spheres