how do you speak up for yourself and not let people walk all ovey you?

Answer 1

You've got to take control and not let anyone stand in your way, even if you have shyness/modesty. You tell them how you feel. This is no general beauty and style question.

Answer 2

The first thing to do is find a way to get some confidence. Or just try to convey to others that you have it, even if that's a lie. Walk around with your head up and a happy look on your face. People tend to interfere because you look vulnerable so you're easy to either attack or look like you need some help and when people try to help, they often walk all over you. Next, get a job or just do something to put yourself into a situation where you deal with that type of situation more commonly but with different people, so you can train yourself to deal with the situation.

Answer 3

You must have cofidence and believe in yourself. You don't describe yourself on your profile but I read some of your other
questions and it makes me think of the skinny mail clerk girl
from the movie "What Women Want" where Mel Gibson could
hear Women's thoughts. You just have to feel you belong here
whether it is on the sidewalk or going to a job interview. Be a
little like Dustin Hoffman yelling at the NY Cab "Hey! I'm Walkin'
Here" I noticed you said you are from NY, if it happens to be near
Albany do you know a real small town that starts with an 'O'? You
can send me e-mail on here. I need to find a family of 7 kids & their Mom.

Answer 4

That was so hard for me to learn. I had to start out with the small things - "Please don't take offense, but I really don't want to go dwarf-tossing with you this weekend" - and work my way up to the big ones - like telling my boss that I won't accept certain conditions any longer or I'd be forced to leave the company. You learn, as you go along, how to be diplomatic in speaking up for yourself, and your life will be so much better for you - and the people around you - once you are able to state what you do and don't want.

Answer 5

You have to be stern, not mean when it comes to people. A lot of times, people don't know what offends you unless you tell them. People will walk over you if they know they can. Start telling people that you don't like how they treat you. A good way to start is by joking around with them, if it continues, be a little more serious.

Answer 6

Be assertive and outspoken.

People respect others with an opinion. Stand up for yourself. You can do all of the above mentioned without necessarily being rude.

Answer 7

Sometimes it is very hard to do but if to want people to respect you and not think you are a push over you have to let the person know how you feel about something and say it in a firm tone not in a softspoken voice.

Answer 8

Be firm, look at that person and speak your mind. Always have valid reasons to back yourself up. Be confident, believe in yourself and what you say is right. Don't be afraid of that person.

Answer 9

Take a deep breath and stand your ground. It is hard at first but keep telling yourself that you will not be intimidated. Get mad if you must. Why should you be hurt when you are right? With practice it will get easier, especially when people realize you won't take it any more.

Answer 10

You need to project a sense of self-confidence. People generally attack people with weak personalities - people who appear vulnerable. Don't let youself get into a situation where people walk all over you. Recognize it quickly and put a stop to it.