Discuss Deborah Tannen's explanation of the differences between how men and women listen. Give both positive and negative examples illustrating their differences

What will be an ideal response?


Women seek to build rapport and establish a closer relationship. Men play up their
expertise, emphasize it, and use it to dominate conversation. The goal of men is to be accorded
respect; women seek to be liked.

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your persuasive topic? What will be an ideal response?

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The Marcos family enjoys watching Modern Family, a television show about the members of the Dunphy family. Over time, the Marcos family members begin to engage in, and are expected to, act more like the Dunphy family. Which of the following assumptions best describes the changes in the Alexander's family rules?

A. Rules work best when they consider individual family members. B. Rules are affected by cultural trends. C. Rules evolve over time. D. Rules may be either spoken or unspoken.

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