Practice DEAR MAN
Practice asking for what you need
Write it, say it, reflect
Prepare for an important conversation by writing it out using the DEAR MAN framework — Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce — then practice it aloud. Reflect on what felt natural and what to adjust.
Write each component: Describe the situation objectively, Express your feelings using "I" statements, Assert what you need clearly, and Reinforce why it matters.
Write your script