How much does gender influence communication? What other factors influence differences between men and women's communication besides gender?
What will be an ideal response?
Differences in men and women's communication patterns are estimated to be as small as one percent or even less, so differences are small. Other factors that likely influence differences include power, status, and communication situations.
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A. Ask questions that help the speaker. B. Find ways to put the speaker on the defensive. C. Ask one question at a time. D. Probe for more information. E. All of the above (None are good)
List and give examples of the four types of reference works discussed in the text
What will be an ideal response?
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A) ?generic language B) ?a personal pronoun C) ?marking D) ?profanity
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A) Who do I know in the audience? B) What is the occasion? C) What is my experience in public speaking? D) What are my personal feelings on giving speeches?