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I was appointed to help plan our small pinning ceremony for nursing school along with another classmate. We don't have much time and we have so many other things to do with our busy schedule. Truth is, most of the people in our class are very opinionated and tend to be manipulative. I feel that relief is off their backs because other people are "planning for them" but what I wanted to do was keep in control and not be their puppet. I'm someone who gets along with everyone but when I do feel manipulated, I have no problem being blunt. My stomach gets that bad gut feeling and my body goes into defense mode. The majority of my classmates are from other countries. Being "honest" and having healthy arguments and confrontations are not in their manner.
We sent an email out to have arrange a class meeting to take pictures and discuss what went on and what needs to be done. We were very FIRM in the email and state that we did not accommodate for anyone else's schedules and excuses. We took into account their own clinical schedules and sent it ahead of time. That was successful (Thank God). We asked the assistant to come with us because my gut knew and anticipated that they weren't going to cooperate. I have to say, that meeting was a bit disappointing. Being in charge of this I was aware that there's a big responsibility. I'm not a bossy person at all but I don't mind being extra assertive or being labeled as the "bad guy" because what's important to me is to get the job done. People can complain all they want and i really don't care but I wish they would have been more professional about it. I asked the assistant to help me calm them down. At one point she said, "okay, we'll be moving along now." And I noticed someone said, "good", as he rolled as his eyes and gave an attitude. We were only there for less than 30 minutes with more work to do. I was walking past him and told the class, "Okay everyone, we're almost finished. We NEED to have these pictures and it may seem not seem like a big deal but it's important. Important people in the community and nursing community will be here. I know there are some people here who are SO ANXIOUS to leave, so I'm doing my best to get things going along. Thanks everyone."I felt like was a school teacher with a bunch of school age kids who couldn't control themselves; some people would start speaking with their group while I was talking and they were so loud. Some weren't paying attention. I have a naturally loud voice but I was too tired to yell. I felt disrespected and offended. I think because I'm their "classmate" and not their teacher, they could do whatever they want. I could've gone into a spiel about being professional and manners and how rude they were but that's not my responsibility. It's a shame how we're going into a professional that's well respected and some people do not have manners or any kind of professionalism. I didn't want to have to repeat myself over and over. Anyhoo, I'm sending a final email about certain due dates. What are phrases I can use to be more aggressive and get business done? Should i reiterate that is their responsibility to turn things in? Help please...
We sent an email out to have arrange a class meeting to take pictures and discuss what went on and what needs to be done. We were very FIRM in the email and state that we did not accommodate for anyone else's schedules and excuses. We took into account their own clinical schedules and sent it ahead of time. That was successful (Thank God). We asked the assistant to come with us because my gut knew and anticipated that they weren't going to cooperate. I have to say, that meeting was a bit disappointing. Being in charge of this I was aware that there's a big responsibility. I'm not a bossy person at all but I don't mind being extra assertive or being labeled as the "bad guy" because what's important to me is to get the job done. People can complain all they want and i really don't care but I wish they would have been more professional about it. I asked the assistant to help me calm them down. At one point she said, "okay, we'll be moving along now." And I noticed someone said, "good", as he rolled as his eyes and gave an attitude. We were only there for less than 30 minutes with more work to do. I was walking past him and told the class, "Okay everyone, we're almost finished. We NEED to have these pictures and it may seem not seem like a big deal but it's important. Important people in the community and nursing community will be here. I know there are some people here who are SO ANXIOUS to leave, so I'm doing my best to get things going along. Thanks everyone."I felt like was a school teacher with a bunch of school age kids who couldn't control themselves; some people would start speaking with their group while I was talking and they were so loud. Some weren't paying attention. I have a naturally loud voice but I was too tired to yell. I felt disrespected and offended. I think because I'm their "classmate" and not their teacher, they could do whatever they want. I could've gone into a spiel about being professional and manners and how rude they were but that's not my responsibility. It's a shame how we're going into a professional that's well respected and some people do not have manners or any kind of professionalism. I didn't want to have to repeat myself over and over. Anyhoo, I'm sending a final email about certain due dates. What are phrases I can use to be more aggressive and get business done? Should i reiterate that is their responsibility to turn things in? Help please...