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“Boys, welcome to the wonderful world of talking to women about their feelings. As a handy primer, here are a few things you should know: 1) Women have feelings. 2) You will spend the next seventy years or so trying to guess what they're feeling and why. 3) You will be wrong most of the time. 4) I…” quote by Brandon Sanderson
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“Boys, welcome to the wonderful world of talking to women about their feelings. As a handy primer, here are a few things you should know: 1) Women have feelings. 2) You will spend the next seventy years or so trying to guess what they're feeling and why. 3) You will be wrong most of the time. 4) I like French Fries.”

Brandon Sanderson

About This Quote

Source Speech: Talk on Gender Communication, 2020

Understanding women’s emotions is complex and often misunderstood, requiring patience and humility.

In simple terms: Women have feelings and are hard to read.

Key Takeaway

Approach conversations with empathy and openness.

Themes

communication empathy gender dynamics relationships

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • friendship
  • workplace interactions
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

emotional intelligence social perception misunderstanding

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you improve listening without assuming?
  • What biases affect your interpretations?
A Different Perspective

Assuming you can fully understand another’s feelings is unrealistic.

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