“any criticism heard secondhand sounds worse than it would face to face. Words spoken out of our presence strike us as more powerful, just as people we know only by reputation seem larger than life.”
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That's not what I meant!: how conversational style makes or breaks your relations with others
The book delves into the intricacies of communication, examining how different conversational approaches can either strengthen or damage interpersonal connections. more
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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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