“One of the nice things about the United States is that, wherever you g...” — Deborah Tannen Quote

“One of the nice things about the United States is that, wherever you go, people speak the same language. So native New Yorkers can move to San Francisco, Houston, or Milwaukee and still understand and be understood by everyone they meet. Right? Well, not exactly. Or, as a native New Yorker might put it, 'Wrong!'”

“In this world, conversations are negotiations for closeness in which people try to seek and give confirmation and support, and to reach consensus. They try to protect themselves from others' attempts to push them away.”

“I grew up in San Francisco and moved to L.A. about 20 years ago, and now my main home is in Hollywood.”

“San Francisco needs to become a city where you have late night offerings.”

“My problems seemed so glamorous to other people, and everyone just thought I was so lucky. But then, I was lucky because my family was really there for me - San Francisco was a real refuge.”