Against a white background is the title, "I'm Sorry, I'm Not Apologizing" in blue font. Beneath is an open envelope with a note that reads "Why We Do It, Why We Don't and Why it Matters." Deborah Tannen's name appears at the bottom.

I’m Sorry, I’m Not Apologizing
Why We Do It, Why We Don’t, and Why it Matters

Releases on March 23, 2027

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Deborah Tannen’s Life of learning address, georgetown university

The introduction to the Life of Learning talk begins at minute 37:55. Deborah's remarks begin at minute 48:54.

Interview and Essay by Deborah Tannen:

NPR’s Hidden Brain podcast, “Why conversations go wrong”

The New York Times, “In Real Life, Not All Interruptions Are Rude”