How you feel about yourself

verbally standing up for self, appropriately expressing a want or need, getting help when needed

gives appropriate answer

Is the consequence of your actions more severe than the action itself?, could there be long term and/or devastating consequences?

Looking for the signs can help you be proactive and get out of a situation before it gets worse

continuing to be asked even after saying no, making you feel guilty (you owe me, I would do it for you), two or more gaining up on you to do something

Provides appropriate answer

Anything that is used to try and convince someone to do something they don't want to do, or to get your way

state the problem, brainstorm ideas, pick an idea and try it, if it works keep doing it, if not choose another idea

recognize the signs, listen to your inner voice, talk to someone outside the group, imagine your parents can see you, is it worth the risk?

Gives appropriate answer

Provides appropriate answer

the person may have a stronger desire to make friends, lack self-esteem, struggle to self-advocate, fear of being hurt and/or rejected or teased