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A Dental Assistant’s Journal Entry

Tomiko, a dental assistant, writes in her personal journal every day. Listen to what she wrote about her experiences at work with different co-workers.

First Listening

As you listen to each journal entry, decide if Tomiko’s reaction was mostly assertive, passive, or aggressive. Write one of these words on each line below.

August 26 _____________________________

November 8 _____________________________

February 13 _____________________________

Second Listening

After each journal entry, fill in the correct column in the chart below by answering the following questions: Who is Tomiko’s co-worker in the entry? What was the outcome? How does Tomiko feel about the outcome?

Journal Entry

August 26

November 8

February 13

Co-Worker

     

Outcome

     

Feelings