importance of being assertive

Just because you are quite doesn't mean you were feeling sorry for yourself. I think a lot of people who hold there tongues are the smarter ones in a given situation. Show yourself in actions and only say the words that need to be said is my opinion.

In my country,not all people are assertive.Maybe for some people or reason,assertive is negative-but not including me ^_^ The importance of being assertive is when we can stand for the RIGHT one.I can stand for myself or others,if there's injustice or inconsistency.Actually i do it for teach somebody,,but not only teach them but also myself, because all of us are learner ^_^

I have to say that I am not assertive in personality at all by nature. There are a lot of people that I know who are. They stand up for themselves and have told me that I should do the same thing or I could get taken advantage of. I pretty much have been the same way for a long time now. It is sort of a habit for me to just turn the other cheek. I do realize that I need to speak my mind but I am afraid of confrontation. I don't think that assertiveness can necessarily be taught to someone. I believe you either got it or you don't. That is just my personal opinion.