You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation
Book • 1990
In this book, Deborah Tannen examines the distinct communication styles of men and women, which she terms 'genderlects.
' Women engage in 'rapport-talk,' aimed at promoting social affiliation and emotional connection, while men use 'report-talk,' focused on exchanging information with little emotional import.
Tannen argues that these differences in communication styles, which begin in childhood, can lead to misunderstandings and conflict.
The book uses anecdotes from literature and personal experiences to illustrate these differences and suggests that understanding these styles can help mitigate discord between men and women.
' Women engage in 'rapport-talk,' aimed at promoting social affiliation and emotional connection, while men use 'report-talk,' focused on exchanging information with little emotional import.
Tannen argues that these differences in communication styles, which begin in childhood, can lead to misunderstandings and conflict.
The book uses anecdotes from literature and personal experiences to illustrate these differences and suggests that understanding these styles can help mitigate discord between men and women.
