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Quote by Deborah Tannen

“Some days you just want to get dressed and go about your business. But if you're a woman, you can't, because there is no unmarked woman.”

Quote by Deborah Tannen

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Deborah Tannen
Deborah Tannen

Deborah Tannen, born on June 7, 1945, is an accomplished American linguist and professor. Her research focuses on the relationship between gender and language, particularly the differences in communication between men and women. Tannen's book 'You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation' has become a bestseller, profoundly impacting the public's understanding of gender communication differences. more

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