Assertiveness Phrases

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc.

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

interjection an abrupt remark, made especially as an aside or interruption

article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type

• Please follow the rules and regulations as stated, but me no buts.
• I know you don't agree with the decision, but me no buts.
• I hear what you're saying, but me no buts, okay?
• You can try to argue your point, but me no buts will change my mind.

verb to incline or bend towards something

adverb in a manner that involves inclining or bending towards something

• In order to show interest and engage with the speaker, it is important to lean in during the conversation.
• If you want to hear better, just lean in a bit closer.
• Yo, lean in when I'm dropping some knowledge on you!
• Sometimes you just have to lean in and take a risk in order to succeed.

noun A word used to identify a person, place, thing, or idea.

verb An action word expressing a command or directive.

interjection A word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion or feeling, often used in exclamatory expressions.

• Please leave immediately and do one!
• Hey, stop bothering me and just do one!
• Quit being annoying and just do one!
• I'm tired of your excuses, it's time to do one and take action.