Talking from 9 to 5 (Abridged): How Women's and Men's Conversational Styles Affect Who Gets Heard, Who Gets Credit, and What Gets Done at Work Audiobook

" This book would not tell you anything that you don't know, unless you never stepped out of your house for last 20 years. I think a book is a little too monotonous, factual and outdated for 21st century. "

" Some interesting insights of the difference between how men and women communicate in business situations. I listened to an audio book that Deborah Tannen also narrated - that was abridged - so it was a quick listen. I'm also going to read the full book. "

" Deborah Tannen really pulls back the curtain on different communications styles and how they may be perceived and misperceived. She also has great advice to help any individual get to where they want to go in the workplace. "

" A should-read book on improving your business communication skills. "

" It's an audiobook I'm listening to. Some interesting points. "

" I'd really like to read more of Deborah Tannen, and more about sociolinguistics as well. "

" Another insightful work by Dr. Tannen on the role of gender in communication. Easy to read, lots of examples. "

" silly but has some good points "

" I learned more about the spectrum of communication styles, especially when people communicate indirectly. Insightful as to why miscommunication occurs. "

" If you work with men you really should read this book. Some if it is too technical but most of it was very enlightening regarding communication styles and how the affect our professional lives. "

" I've read several books by Deborah Tannen. She offers insight into the differences between how men and women think, and therefore speak differently. She explains the valid reasons behind both gender styles of communication. This book focuses mainly on conversations in the workplace. "

" I read this book for my gender in communications class. It's very much an educational book but I still liked it. It discusses the differences between men and women in the workforce. Now that I'm in the workforce this book is so right! "

" Read this book and you will become aware of numerous unrecognized rhetorical devises and linguistic conventions that serve to inadvertently undermine your authority in the workplace. It's then up to you, whether you chose to abandon these forms or use them sparingly. "

" Even though this book is over 16 years old, it still has relevant points in how men and women communicate in the worplace. Learned alot about how the ways we communicate affect the others in my life! "

" A good book for women in the workplace. "

" I didn't like as much as You Just Don't Understand, but there was still information in the book that was interesting to learn. Some of the examples are getting a bit dated, but overall, I think Tannen's observations still hold true. "

" I learned a lot from this book. What is intimidation, how do the two genders use language in the workplace and what are the implications. How woment are marked.. Lots to go on "

" One of my favorite books to recommend. Changed my life and how I conduct myself at business. "

" Some interesting insights of the difference between how men and women communicate in business situations. I listened to an audio book that Deborah Tannen also narrated - that was abridged - so it was a quick listen. I'm also going to read the full book. "

" Even though this book is over 16 years old, it still has relevant points in how men and women communicate in the worplace. Learned alot about how the ways we communicate affect the others in my life! "

" silly but has some good points "

" I learned a lot from this book. What is intimidation, how do the two genders use language in the workplace and what are the implications. How woment are marked.. Lots to go on "

" Read this book and you will become aware of numerous unrecognized rhetorical devises and linguistic conventions that serve to inadvertently undermine your authority in the workplace. It's then up to you, whether you chose to abandon these forms or use them sparingly. "

" Deborah Tannen really pulls back the curtain on different communications styles and how they may be perceived and misperceived. She also has great advice to help any individual get to where they want to go in the workplace. "

" If you work with men you really should read this book. Some if it is too technical but most of it was very enlightening regarding communication styles and how the affect our professional lives. "

" I learned more about the spectrum of communication styles, especially when people communicate indirectly. Insightful as to why miscommunication occurs. "

" I'd really like to read more of Deborah Tannen, and more about sociolinguistics as well. "