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Deborah Tannen, Ph.D.

You Just Don't Understand By Deborah Tannen, Ph.D.

You Just Don't Understand By Deborah Tannen, Ph.D.

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You Just Don’t Understand by Deborah Tannen, Ph.D.

You Just Don’t Understand by Deborah Tannen, Ph.D. is a groundbreaking exploration of how men and women communicate differently and why it so often leads to misunderstanding. With decades of research in linguistics and gender studies, Tannen reveals how conversational style shapes relationships, power dynamics, and emotional connection.

Whether in romantic partnerships, friendships, or the workplace, this bestselling classic gives readers the tools to decode conversations, improve communication, and foster mutual respect.


Book Bundle

Perfect for fans of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, Crucial Conversations, and Nonviolent Communication insightful, practical, and science-based.

Why You Just Don’t Understand is a Must-Read:

  • Language & Gender: Breaks down how conversational patterns differ between men and women.

  • Based on Research: Grounded in real linguistic studies and everyday examples.

  • Relationship Saver: Helps reduce friction by promoting empathy and clarity.

  • Timeless & Relatable: Still relevant decades after its original release.


Memorable Quote (from the book)
"Communication isn’t just about what we say it’s how we say it."

Translation (Sinhala):
"සන්නිවේදනය කියන්නේ අපි කියන දේ පමණක් නොවෙයි ඒ කියන හැටිද වැදගත්."

Translation (Tamil):
"தெளிவாக பேசுவது என்பது சொல்லும் வார்த்தைகள் மட்டுமல்ல எப்படி சொல்கிறோம் என்பதுதான் முக்கியம்."


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  • Title: You Just Don’t Understand

  • Author: Deborah Tannen, Ph.D.

  • ISBN: 9780060959623

  • Publisher: Harper Perennial

  • Published Year: 2001 (originally 1990)

  • Number of Pages: ~352 Pages (Paperback)