Some researchers believe women and men grow up in different speech communities. According to that idea, men are taught to do ________ and women are taught to do ________.

A. expressive talk; intimate talk
B. instrumental talk; expressive talk
C. intimate talk; expressive talk
D. social talk; personal talk


Answer: B

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