DEAR MAN
DEAR MAN – How to get what you want
Here is an example: Kelly needed to ask her parent’s permission to quit the yearbook club at school for her senior year.
Describe:
“You had asked me to participate in the yearbook club for all four years of high school. I have been an active member of the club for the past three years of high school.”
Express:
“I no longer enjoy participating in the yearbook club and feel overwhelmed by all of my extracurricular activities and upcoming college applications.”
Assert:
“I do not want to participate in the yearbook club in my senior year.”
Reinforce:
“If I quit the yearbook club, I would have more time to study for the SATs and work on my college applications. It would also give me time to dedicate to working on the school newspaper.”
Mindful:
“I would like to resolve this issue before the school year starts.”
Appear Confident:
Standing up straight, making good eye contact, and appearing calm.
Negotiate:
“Would you be okay with me finishing out the week, telling the yearbook president, and stopping on Monday? I also promise I will continue to fulfill my other obligations through the end of the school year.”
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