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The biggest mistake is believing there is one right way to listen, to talk, to have a conversation - or a relationship
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"The biggest mistake is believing there is one right way to listen, to talk, to have a conversation - or a relationship"

- Deborah Tannen

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This quote by Deborah Tannen talks to the concept that there is no one-size-fits-all technique to interaction. Everybody has their own special method of expressing themselves and understanding others. It is essential to acknowledge that different people have different communication styles and to be open to discovering and adjusting to them. It is likewise crucial to remember that relationships are dynamic and ever-changing, which there is nobody "best" method to have a conversation or a relationship. Instead, it is essential to be versatile and to be happy to get used to the requirements of the other individual. By being open to various communication styles and approaches, we can develop significant and lasting relationships.

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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 author also have 7 other quotes.

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