Someone sitting next to you lights up a cigarette. You're terribly allergic to smoke. In an angry tone you scream,"Either you put out that cigarette or I'll smash your face in." This response is:

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This response is aggressive because it uses threatening language and the intention is to harm the other person if they do not comply with the demand. A more assertive response could be calmly explaining the situation and asking the person to put out the cigarette or move to a different location.

Someone Sitting Next to You Lights Up a Cigarette