Interpersonal effectiveness skills focus on making and maintaining healthy relationships. It's important to learn how to identify your needs and set boundaries with others. It's equally important to respect other people's needs and boundaries.
DEAR MAN: DEAR MAN is a well-known DBT acronym that stands for describe, express, assert, reinforce, mindful, appear confident, and negotiate. The goal is to clearly describe a specific situation, express what you'd like or need, assert why that's important to you, reinforce others when they meet your needs, be mindful of the present moment, appear confident when approaching interpersonal situations, and be open to negotiating and compromising with others.
GIVE: GIVE is another acronym that stands for gentle, interested, validate, and easy manner. People generally respond better to having a gentle conversation, particularly when you show interest and validate their concerns and feelings. An easy manner refers to being easygoing, humorous, and kind.