FAST
FAST – How to maintain self-respect
You can remember these skills with the term FAST.
air – be fair to YOURSELF and to the other person.
pologies – do not over- or under-apologize.
tick to Values – identify what values are most important to you and avoid “selling out” your values to get what you want or to keep a person liking you.
ruthful – do not lie, overexaggerate, or act helpless when you are not.
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DEAR MAN – How to get what you want
This skill is helpful when you want to ask for something, say no to a request, maintain a position, or achieve some other interpersonal objective.
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