Typically, assertive communicators are self-aware and create confident individuals (Anderson & Martin, 1995). If the college student chooses to approach the noisy neighbor assertively, timing will help him achieve his goals. When the college student is in an emotionally neutral state, the student should contact the neighbor, preferably in person, explaining clearly and concisely how his or her noise level is negatively impacting one's life. In closing, an assertive communicator would also require others to be more aware and respectful in life