Robyn SilvermanWomen know intuitively when they are being devalued. (121)
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There is a reason why women are so great at reading other people’s body language. It helps them to know when they are being devalued, and it is an instinctive response. If someone is staring at your chest, you can be pretty sure that they are not paying attention to your words. And if your date is kissing your neck, you can be pretty sure that they don’t care about what you have to say.
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