Evaluation:
Published: 24.10.2003.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays '"Sex, Lies and Conversation" by Deborah Tannen', 1.
Extract

According to the author Deborah Tannen the article, Sex, Lies, and conversation" is about how differently men and women percieve conversation in their relationship. She states that lack of conversation is wreaking havoc within marriages. this is due to the fact that men and women have very different expectations of communication.
Tannen describes how differences in communication start in the childhood socialization. For young girls, conversation is the cornerstone of friendship. By sharing secrets, thoughtsm feelings, and impressions, girls and women build intimacy in their relationships.…

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