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- Book Title
- How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable
- Publication Date
- 1997-04-08
- Pages
- 190
- ISBN
- 9780471157052
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0471157058
ISBN-13
9780471157052
eBay Product ID (ePID)
465218
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable : Getting Your Point Across with the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense
Publication Year
1997
Subject
Communication Studies, Speech, Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Relations
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Family & Relationships, Language Arts & Disciplines, Psychology
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
9.3 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
96-035430
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
153.6
Table Of Content
OVERVIEW. Is Hostile Language Bad? Is Hostile Language Necessary? LAYING THE FOUNDATION. Detachment. Listening. Metaphors. TECHNIQUES. Using the Satir Modes. Using Presuppositions. Managing the Verbal Attack Patterns. Reducing Tension, Increasing Rapport. Conclusion. References and Bibliography. Index.
Synopsis
As bestselling author Suzette Haden Elgin proves, you dont have to live your life on red alert. With her Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense techniques, youll be able to respond clearly to hostile comments from others or deliver necessary negative messages of your own without sacrificing your dignity or principles. Youll learn to: Keep domestic disagreements from escalating Deliver criticism to coworkers, employers, or employees Handle aggressive, negative comments about race, politics, or religion Provide discipline without increasing hostility Use language that reduces tension and creates rapport in every situation, As bestselling author Suzette Haden Elgin proves, you dont have to live your life on red alert. With her Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense techniques, youll be able to respond clearly to hostile comments from others--or deliver necessary negative messages of your own--without sacrificing your dignity or principles., As bestselling author Suzette Haden Elgin proves, you dont have to live your life on red alert. With her Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense techniques, youll be able to respond clearly to hostile comments from others--or deliver necessary negative messages of your own--without sacrificing your dignity or principles. Youll learn to: Keep domestic disagreements from escalating Deliver criticism to coworkers, employers, or employees Handle aggressive, negative comments about race, politics, or religion Provide discipline without increasing hostility Use language that reduces tension and creates rapport in every situation, As bestselling author Suzette Haden Elgin proves, you don't have to live your life on red alert. With her Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense techniques, you'll be able to respond clearly to hostile comments from others--or deliver necessary negative messages of your own--without sacrificing your dignity or principles. You'll learn to: * Keep domestic disagreements from escalating * Deliver criticism to coworkers, employers, or employees * Handle aggressive, negative comments about race, politics, or religion * Provide discipline without increasing hostility * Use language that reduces tension and creates rapport in every situation
LC Classification Number
BF637.V47E4314 1997
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- m***m (2282)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
- a***n (43)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (94)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.