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Relationships are made of talk - and talk is for girls and women
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"Relationships are made of talk - and talk is for girls and women"

- Deborah Tannen

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This quote by Deborah Tannen stresses the value of interaction in relationships. She recommends that relationships are developed on conversations, and that it is primarily females and girls who are accountable for this. This might be translated as a suggestion that women and girls should be offered the opportunity to express themselves and be heard in relationships. It could also be seen as a pointer that communication is essential for relationships to prosper, and that it is necessary to ensure that everybody involved in a relationship is provided the opportunity to talk and be heard. This quote could also be viewed as a tip that relationships should be based upon shared respect and understanding, and that communication is the crucial to attaining this.

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Deborah Tannen This quote is written / told by Deborah Tannen somewhere between June 7, 1945 and today. She was a famous Sociologist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Women. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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