You Just Don’t Understand by Deborah Tannen (Paperback Book)

Why do so many women feel that men don’t tell them anything, but just lecture and criticise? Why do so many men feel that women nag them and never get to the point? In this pioneering book Deborah Tannen shows us how women and men talk in different ways, for profoundly different reasons. While women use language to make connections and reinforce intimacy, men use it to preserve their status and independence. Some have claimed that conversations are the forum of male power games, but the author suggests that jockeying for attention is not the whole story and that even when domination is the result, it is not always the intention. She shows how many frictions may arise because girls and boys grow up in essentially different cultures. Where women use language to seek confirmation, make.

That’s Not What I Meant! by Deborah Tannen (1992, Trade Paperback, GOOD)

«That’s Not What I Meant!» by Deborah Tannen is a trade paperback textbook published by Random House Publishing Group in 1992. The book delves into the subject areas of psychology and language arts, specifically focusing on communication studies and interpersonal relations. With 240 pages, this English-language publication explores the intricacies of miscommunication and misunderstandings in everyday interactions. As a seminal work in the field, it serves as a valuable resource for those interested in improving their communication skills and understanding the dynamics of human relationships.