That's not what I meant!Deborah Tannen

That's not what I meant!

Deborah Tannen · 1986

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About the book

Discusses the differences in conversational style between cultures and between individuals and how these differences lead to misunderstandings.

First sentence: You know the feeling: You meet someone for the first time, and it's as if you've known each other all your lives.

Book details

Year: 1986
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Editions: 5
Pages: 224
ISBN: 9780345340900

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