“We all know we are unique individuals, but we tend to see others as re...” — Deborah Tannen Quote

“We all know we are unique individuals, but we tend to see others as representatives of groups.”

“It is easy to understand why conflict is so often highlighted: Writers of headlines or promotional copy want to catch attention and attract an audience. They are usually under time pressure, which lures them to established, conventionalized ways of expressing ideas in the absence of leisure to think up entirely new ones.”

“Sister relationships span a huge range, from best friends to worst enemies. From 'I adore her; I talk to her five times a day' to 'I decided to cut her out of my life.' For most women, it's in between.”

“Groups that work in black neighborhoods around the country have contended that much of subprime lending is 'predatory lending.'”

“I tend not to make fun of religious groups anywhere I play.”

“I don't really worry what outside groups who score votes think. My job is to represent the people.”