Speech Language Pathology

Each of these situations involves a need for assertive behavior. Role play each of these situations. Be sure to spend at least 5 minutes on each role.a. You just got home from work and your friend wants to go to the movies, but you would rather not.b. Your friend has begun smoking in the house, and it bothers you.c. You always run out of cash by Thursday. You are embarrassed about this and need to get more money from the person who controls the family finances.d. You are at a restaurant and you ordered a $15 steak that is tough; your friend is encouraging you to return it, but you don't like being pressured into doing such things.e. You and your friend are going to your parent's hometown for a vacation. Your friend has booked the flight for you; however, when you get to the airport you discover that you aren't booked, and that there are no seats available. You then find out that your friend forgot to book the flight.f. You have made a mistake in balancing the checkbook. Your partner finds the mistake and starts telling you off in front of your children (or neighbor).g. It is your turn to do the dishes. Before you even get up from the table your friend begins to tell you that the last time you did the dishes they remained dirty and crusty, and the kitchen was still a mess when you got through.h. You have been home from work for over an hour. You notice that your friend has been unusually quiet and distant with you.i. You and your friend are discussing religion, and your friend says something with which you strongly disagree.j. You are trying to watch an intense and absorbing movie on cable TV. Your friend is talking loudly on the telephone to a relative, and you are having trouble hearing the TV.