According to Tannen in "Conversation Style: Talking on the Job," women's conversation often works at the appearance of equality. Men's conversation, on the other hand, is often directed at
a. an attempt to put others in a one-down position by bragging or inferring superior knowledge.
b. avoiding the one-down position by acting as if they don't know what the other person means.
c. avoiding the one-down position by ignoring other people.
d. avoiding the one-down position by using oppositions such as banter, joking, teasing, and playful putdowns.
Correct Answer: d
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