Its really handy to know how to assert oneself at any moment. These opportunities can pop up at any time unbewares. People mistakenly believe that you have to be aggressive to be assertive. Actually this is a myth , and there is a way to state your needs without stepping on someone else’s toes. I’m noticing the honeymooners here in romantic bliss all cosy in the pool, but I also see some icy stares at the breakfast tables. Respect for one another may be a hard task in the heat of the moment, and its steaming hot here in Thailand.
However there is a way, to do it gracefully, but as I said its not easy, you have to practice a bit. The trick is to have a little think first and plan your response to restore peace and harmony.
First, state the situation that sparked the fire, and be sure to let the other party know how you are currently feeling, ie the emotions that are running hot through you. Then, it’s time to say what you want done, else there will be consequences and you also state those. This is no time to be a wimp. Of course honeymooners are also very touchy, so it does require a little delicacy and diplomacy too. It may go something like this : “Darling when you send me out to get cold drinks up the 100 steps so many times, I get so hot and bothered, if you can’t stop ordering me around like a waiter boy then we will just have to spend the extra Baht and get room service.” with kisses inbetween each phrase. …
By the time you have said all of this, in order mind you , it has given the other party time to digest all the factors at hand and time to calm down too.
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