I enjoyed this essay and felt that Deborah Tannen did a good job of writing this essay, I felt it was to the point and easy to read. Also, I agree with Tannen when she says that a lot of women, while talking to men, feel that the men are never listening. I can also agree when Tannen says that when to men talk to each other their usually isn't constant eye-to-eye contact. This essay led me to think of an idea to better understand differences and ways that men and women communicate with each other.
First off, I would gather couples at various different points in relationships. For example, a newlywed couple, a couple that has been dating/married for a few years (atleast 5), and a recently divorced couple. After gathering these people I would have a "reality/game" show where the different couples through various communication exercises would compete against each other. As usual there would be prizes involved, just to add the extra competitive spirit. Like most reality shows nowadays, there would be some tenious moments that would spark heated conversation. By comparing how these different types of couples communicate, myself and whoever else is concerned could have a better understanding of differences in communcation between males and females.
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Good job, Matt. The game show idea might and might not work. Maybe the guys will get on stage and decided they don't wanna be there, and they would prefer to be out somewhere chillin with the fellows.
Peggie
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