Power quote by Deborah Tannen

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Each underestimates her own power and overestimates the others
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"Each underestimates her own power and overestimates the other's"

- Deborah Tannen

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This quote by Deborah Tannen talks to the power characteristics between 2 people. It recommends that everyone undervalues their very own power and overestimates the power of the various other person. This could be analyzed in a selection of methods. For example, it can refer to the power dynamics in between two individuals in a romantic connection, where one person might seem like they have less power than the other. It might additionally describe the power dynamics in between two people in a professional setting, where one person may feel like they have less authority than the various other. In either instance, the quote suggests that each person ignores their own power as well as overstates the power of the other person. This can result in a situation where someone feels like they have much less control than the other, which can be damaging to the connection.

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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 Power. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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