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Deborah Tannen
That's not what I meant!
Synopsis
Ever wonder why some conversations just don't click, or why you feel misunderstood? Deborah Tannen explores the hidden rules of conversation, revealing how cultural and individual communication styles can lead to unexpected friction. This book helps you understand the subtle signals we send and receive, offering insights to bridge the gaps in our daily interactions.
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Frequently asked questions
How does this book relate to Deborah Tannen's other works?
This book is one of Deborah Tannen's foundational works on conversational style, laying the groundwork for many of her later explorations into gender differences and cross-cultural communication. Readers familiar with her other books will recognize the development of her key theories on metamessages and rapport talk.
Is this book still relevant today?
Despite being published in the 1980s, the insights into miscommunication and conversational dynamics remain highly pertinent, as the underlying principles of human interaction and interpretation have not fundamentally changed. Many of the examples and analyses continue to resonate with contemporary communication challenges.