How do you respond to conflict the best? I believe that people should respond to conflict with patience, patience and focus, and assertiveness. Three people I think had those traits were Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington. Thomas Jefferson was assertive. Abraham Lincoln was always focused. George Washington and Abraham Lincoln both shared patience.
Thomas Jefferson was assertive and took charge during the conflict. He was the American Founding Father and the main author of the Declaration of Independence. Evidence to support my claim is,” a spokesman for democracy, was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the United States.” (“Thomas Jefferson”) This evidence supports my claim because it shows that he took charge and did what he had to do during all of the conflicts he encountered while he
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Evidence to support my claim is,” commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution and presided over the convention that drafted the U.S. Constitution.” (Graff) This evidence supports my claim because it shows that he helped write the Constitution and he led an army. He had great leadership and could deal with conflicts very well.
Being assertive during conflict is not good. If people are too assertive it can end badly because people can think that you are a rude person and they don't want to listen to you. Yes, but people need to be assertive during conflict so they can take charge and help people. Evidence to support my claim is,” because you're willing to stand up for your interests and express your thoughts and feelings. It also demonstrates that you're aware of others' rights and willing to work on resolving conflicts. (“Being assertive: Reduce stress, communicate better”) This evidence supports my claim because it shows that people need to be assertive but they can do it