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A workplace that assures a congenial work culture and ethics is always welcoming. However, this ambiance does not form on its own. We have to create that ambiance. One way is to see that we work joyfully and professionally with our colleagues. If this is done, there is a possibility to avoid stress. If we can create this situation, it is obvious that the innate talent is presented in the work. The possibility of creating such ambiance becomes a reality, if only we adopt the assertive approach rather than aggressive approach. Assertiveness as a skill helps one to overcome the pushes made by colleagues and superiors. It is undoubtedly a handy tool especially for the students as they are about to get into the industry where there is a possibility that every person would like to push and influence the other in many ways to complete the job. The students on becoming employees in the industry should not be aggressive in their approach in undertaking various jobs but rather apply their negotiation skills and see that their tasks are completed successfully to the appreciation of their colleagues and their superiors. This is where they need some guidance on assertiveness as a skill. This paper presents a detailed account of some observations and research conducted in the Advanced English Communication Skills Lab while imparting insights into assertiveness as a skill for the III. B.Tech. students of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad.