What Men Say, What Women Hear: Bridging the Communication Gap One Conversation at a Time

CHAPTER 1

When He Says "Tomato,"

You Hear "I Hate You"

James and Anna are on a dinner date. The restaurant is cozy, the food delicious, and the conversation effortless. Everything is going very well, until James looks at his watch.

ANNA (warily): Going somewhere?

JAMES (slightly bemused): No, just checking the time.

ANNA: If you need to go...

JAMES: No, I really just wanted to see the time.

ANNA: Let's get the check. I need to be up early tomorrow.

JAMES: Are you sure? The c...