Incorporating empathy into your assertive communication can shift perceptions significantly. Understanding and acknowledging others' feelings and positions, even when asserting your own, can demonstrate that your assertiveness is coming from a place of respect and collaboration, not conflict. This empathetic approach can soften the edges of assertiveness, making it positively received.
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