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Shaun Tann Tannen Analysis

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Tannen explains that people measure their behavior against the potential for gossip. Girls want to be popular, and boys want to be respected, but neither wants to give away info that can be used against them. However, women are more likely to take the risk; in fact women seeking to be liked may sacrifice their respect by tell their “friends” secrets about themselves and others . It’s convincing that gossiping in this society means if a person spills a secret to someone they barely knew, this could cause trouble, and a person who receives that secret will circulate that story of an uncertain truth. I would argue that acting like this shows a lack of courage because it's a false way to gain popularity or status in the group. They don't have to
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