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Genderspeak: Men, Women, and the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense
Genderspeak Men Women and the Gentle Art of Verbal SelfDefense Author:Suzette Haden, Ph.D. Elgin Communications guru Suzette Haden Elgin bridges the gender gap In this groundbreaking book, the internationally acclaimed author of The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense helps you anticipate and avoid the frustrating conversational knots in which men and women all too often find themselves entangled. Picking up where other authors leave of... more »f, Suzette Haden Elgin arms you with her proven techniques for dealing effectively with verbal confrontation in your personal and professional lives. She zeroes in on how to:
Identify the differences between womens and mens perceptions of the world and avoid the dangerous semantic traps they create
Distinguish between innocent and willful misunderstandingsand what to do about them
Read body language and use it as a powerful communications tool
Recognize and put an end to the treacherous verbal games people play
Strikingly true-to-life dialogues and scenarios illustrate each point, covering nearly every argument and misunderstanding youve ever had with somebody of the opposite sex. Empowered with Elgins proven techniques for dealing with these situations, youll be prepared to take full control of any verbal confrontation with your co-workers, friends, and family.« less