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That's Not What I Meant! How Conversational Style Makes or Breaks Relationships
That's Not What I Meant How Conversational Style Makes or Breaks Relationships
Author: Deborah Tannen
Deborah Tannen, who revolutionalized our thinking about relationships between women and men in her bestseller YOU JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND, shows that conversational confusion between the sexes is only part of the picture. — In THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEANT!, Dr. Tannen shows that growing up in different parts of the country, having different ethn...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780345379726
ISBN-10: 0345379721
Publication Date: 2/11/1992
Pages: 240
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3.9 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Paperback
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Brilliant, practical guide to understanding without blame -- and then adjusting.
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This is a classic in gender differences in communication. The information is still valid and useful.
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Tannen shows us how our conversational styles may be misinterpreted, and how we may misinterpret others. She gives some great advice on how to experiment with changes in conversational style if we are having difficulty communicating well.
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reviewed That's Not What I Meant! How Conversational Style Makes or Breaks Relationships on + 6 more book reviews
Opened my eyes to things I had never thought about. Very good for a marriage or any relationship. Very insightful!


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