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The High Price of Sugar and Spice
The differences in men and women’s communication styles have been a long debated subject. ... The ways in which men and women communicate have further reaching outcomes than most people may think. ... While men use communication to dominate in all areas of life. ... men dominate and . ... will do everything not to threaten men” (Troemel-Ploetz 69)
Many women are constantly inundated with thoughts that lead them to believe they are overly emotional windbags. ... When addressing men, Pages advises, “Men, you need to be aware that women like to share and talk things through in a non-solution way” (35). ... excuses made for men’s dismissal of women’s needs further work to make women feel more inhibited to demand what they need (71). Of Tannen’s writing Troemel-Ploetz argues, “Women are being told that men who are unempathetic, . ...
Additionally, women are expected to be patient and forgiving of men. They are to be understanding of men’s careers but not to strive for the same opportunities themselves. “By arguing that the traditional qualities, tasks and ways of life of women are as important, valuable and serious as those of men, . ...
Men use communication almost like a competitive sport. Whether it is to one-up someone, rise in the standings or to bluff, men’s communication methods have all the qualities of a game. In social situations, men use communication to confirm or elevate their status (Tannen 10,Page 34). ... men learn to use talking to get and keep attention” (Tannen 10).
Approximate Word count = 1238
Approximate Pages = 5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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