An assumption underlying almost all comments on interruptions is that they are aggressive, but the line between what's perceived as assertiveness or aggressiveness almost certainly shifts with an interrupter's gender.
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"An assumption underlying almost all comments on interruptions is that they are aggressive, but the line between what's perceived as assertiveness or aggressiveness almost certainly shifts with an interrupter's gender." — Deborah Tannen
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An assumption underlying almost all comments on interruptions is that they are aggressive, but the line between what's perceived as assertiveness or aggressiveness almost certainly shifts with an interrupter's gender. — Deborah Tannen
About Deborah Tannen
Deborah Tannen was a Sociologist from United States (1945–present).
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This quote is attributed to Deborah Tannen, a Sociologist from United States.
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Deborah Tannen lived from 1945 – present.