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Provide an example of the ways men and women differ in their listening behaviours (author DeVito outlines some good ones). What are some of strengths and weaknesses? What can you do to improve your listening skills?

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As you provide an example of the ways men and women differ in their listening behaviors, yes, I believe that gender differences in listening are apparent. For example, I observe how women tend to show more specific listening cues, by nods and eye contact, to show they are processing and actively ...

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