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Communication Between Men & Women

Watch this short video on the differences between men and women and communication: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGoC8FTLKSI

Read this quote: "Yes, according to proponents of the "men and women are from different galaxies" school of thought, women are said to be self-effacing and apologetic. Men, on the other hand, are described as convincingly confident...even when they don't have the slightest idea what they're talking about" (Madeleine Begun Kane, 2008).

So, what types of communication problems in regard to gender differences have you experienced at home, school, or work? What types of challenges exist? Could you provide at least one suggestion for improving communication?

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One major communication problem in regard to gender differences that I have experienced at work, is the fact that men usually misinterpret the communication that they're receiving from women, and an example of this is a situation where a woman at work asks for advice on how to complete a particular ...

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