Lesson 4 of 8
DEAR MAN: fill-in-the-blanks
About 7 min
The goal
Write a clear, calm request for something you want.
Do it step by step
- 1
Describe the situation: "When ___…"
- 2
Express your feeling: "I feel ___."
- 3
Assert what you want: "Could you ___?"
- 4
Reinforce: "That would help because ___."
- 5
Read it aloud once, staying Mindful, Appearing confident, ready to Negotiate.
For parents
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