Talking From 9-5
Women and Men at Work: Language, Sex and Power
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Deborah Tannen looks at the role played by talk 'from 9 to 5', focusing in particular on the differing conversational rituals that typify men and women. Those common among men involve opposition such as banter, joking and playful put-downs; common among women are ways of maintaining the appearance of equality, avoiding boasting and downplaying authority. Arguing that no one style is superior, Tannen shows that when conventions are taken literally, there are negative results for both sides. She illuminates the different ways men and women make decisions, ask for information and delegate. Then shows how these styles affect how we are judged in the workplace. Talking from 9 to 5 is a brilliantly incisive book that offers powerful new ways of understanding what's really going on at work.
- Published: Nov 05 1998
- Pages: 368
- 130 x 200mm
- ISBN: 9781860492006
Press Reviews
- INDEPENDENT
A wise book. She brings to light valuable nuances on a subject that many of us no doubt thought we were familiar with
- DAILY MAIL
Both men and women will be fascinated
- COSMOP0LITAN
Absolutely worth a look
- NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
Many types of reader should benefit from this book. It should be required reading for managers; one of Ms Tannen's most telling points is that failures in communication at work can do more to mar careers and cause personal unhappiness- they can cripple a