The gentle art of verbal self-defense

The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense teaches readers words, techniques, and mindsets to defend themselves against aggressive communicators and verbal bullies. She also authored non-fiction books and products, focusing on communication and verbal self-defense. This is because the attacker often is not physically threatening or because he uses double-binding techniques. This is an example of a double-binding technique:.

Account Options Ieiet. The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-defense. Suzette Haden Elgin. Don't turn the other cheek and fume quietly; know what to say when someone throws out the snide backhanded "compliment," subtle insult, cruel criticism, or outright verbal blow. Inside these pages is an arsenal of tools for fending off that attack and neutralizing the harm spiteful words inflict. Learn to identify modes of verbal assault, such as laying blame, and to recognize when someone is about to launch a linguistic strike and the motivation behind it. Sample scripts prevent you from getting tongue-tied, and a progress journal helps you use voice and body language for maximum effect.

The gentle art of verbal self-defense

Right now, I wish there had been some outlines or summaries at the end of the book to be able to go back to it and review these 8 specific 'verbal attacks', in time. I'll have to make them myself to help retaining and recognizing. I sound lazy of course, but after getting through the other half of the book, about body language and all, I just want to put this book away for a while. Jump to ratings and reviews. Want to read. Buy on Amazon. Rate this book. Suzette Haden Elgin. L earn how to detect the subtle "put-downs", insults and other verbal blows that almost everyone uses—parents and children, husbands and wives, teachers and students, and friends and lovers. Most of us are under verbal attack everyday and often don't even realize it. Loading interface About the author. Suzette Haden Elgin 76 books followers. Suzette Haden Elgin was an American science fiction author. She founded the Science Fiction Poetry Association, and is considered an important figure in the field of science fiction constructed languages.

It spells out the sentence structure of verbal abuse, in order to recognize the abuse. Don't turn the other cheek and fume quietly; know what to say when someone throws out the snide backhanded "compliment," subtle insult, cruel criticism, or outright verbal blow.

Don't turn the other cheek and fume quietly; know what to say when someone throws out the snide backhanded "compliment," subtle insult, cruel criticism, or outright verbal blow. Inside these pages is This description may be from another edition of this product. Skip to content. Search Button. Collectible Books. Get Dr.

Right now, I wish there had been some outlines or summaries at the end of the book to be able to go back to it and review these 8 specific 'verbal attacks', in time. I'll have to make them myself to help retaining and recognizing. I sound lazy of course, but after getting through the other half of the book, about body language and all, I just want to put this book away for a while. Jump to ratings and reviews. Want to read. Buy on Amazon. Rate this book. Suzette Haden Elgin.

The gentle art of verbal self-defense

Look Inside. For some employees, verbal abuse can be the everyday language of doing business. Defending yourself from these verbal abusers—calmly, professionally, and successfully—can be crucial to your on-the-job success. Nationally recognized linguistics expert and author Suzette Haden Elgin applies her acclaimed techniques for combating verbal attacks to common workplace situations. Powerful yet unthreatening, her proven strategies will help you recognize and defend yourself from verbal abuse—everything from casual obscenities and racist or sexist language to sarcasm, cutting jokes, and subtle put-downs.

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ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. This description may be from another edition of this product. Relationships might last longer if we learn how to communicate what we want without having to resort to manipulation. Elgin is one of my favorite authors -- except for this book and its siblings. Doesn't work well when dealing with drunk people. While useful to those who may not consciously understand the instinctive cues such as responding in a computer Satir mode to someone throwing verbal-punches , I think most people wouldn't learn much from reading this. Community Reviews. Book Overview Don't turn the other cheek and fume quietly; know what to say when someone throws out the snide backhanded "compliment," subtle insult, cruel criticism, or outright verbal blow. I think there's value though. A bit difficult to follow and read, requiring review and thinking over points. Now planning on looking up as much of her non-fiction as possible. This is a great book, but it's a little outdated. Displaying 1 - 30 of 76 reviews. She also was very articulate and I liked how she went into different kinds of examples to make sure her readers were following but it wasn't boring by any means.

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The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense teaches readers words, techniques, and mindsets to defend themselves against aggressive communicators and verbal bullies. It's not just for women. Additionally, I think this book really just explains what is innately known to many of us instinctively e. Account Options Ieiet. Length: Pages. She has a Ph. She founded the Science Fiction Poetry Association in But until then, no stars for this book. The author holds a master's degree from La Sapienza, department of communication and sociological research, and is a member of the American Psychology Association APA. Displaying 1 - 30 of 76 reviews. Help center. What you WILL find are eary to understand, step by step instructions that will stop verbal abuse and leave room for real necessary, useful communication. Although it gives one the ability to recognize covert verbal abuse it is a double edged sword since it also increase one's awareness.