To see whether we are in agreement about the clear expression of requests, mark Request in front of each of the following statements in which the speaker is clearly requesting that a specific action be taken.

Directions:  To see whether we are in agreement about the clear expression of requests, mark Request in front of each of the following statements in which the speaker is clearly requesting that a specific action be taken.

If the sentence below is a Demand, please rewrite it in the form of a request. Consider the tone of the request.

1. I want you to understand me.

2.I’d like you to tell me one thing that I did that you appreciate.

3.I’d like you to feel more confidence in yourself.

4.I want you to stop drinking.

5.I’d like you to let me be.

6.I’d like you to be honest with me about yesterday’s meeting.

7.I would like you to drive at or below the speed limit. 

8.I’d like to get to know you better.

9.I would like you to show respect for my privacy.

10.I’d like you to prepare supper more often.

 2)Please watch the following TED talk by Navya Bindra on Belief in Yourself, and answer the following question.

We have two different selves: The Perceived Self is the most honest.  The Presenting Self is our ideal self or our public image.  It requires verbal and nonverbal maintenance of an image, and social approval.  Navya Bindra states, “Shape your dreams because people who don’t know who they are never find satisfaction or success in life…own [your dream] with positive action.”  She later expresses that we should, Think big, work for the big and achieve the big dream.

Do you agree or disagree with Navya Bindra’s statement? Provide a supporting example.

Is our perceived self blocking our success mindset? Explain your answer.