In "Conversation Style: Talking on the Job," Tannen Argues Thain

question 27

Multiple Choice

In "Conversation Style: Talking on the Job," Tannen argues thain the workplace

• A)men often refrain from asking for directions while women often seek to create the appearance of equality in a conversation.
• B)gender does not affect talking styles.
• C)women seek a one up position in conversation whereas men diffuse speech domination by joking about it.
• D)men are more likely than women to ask for directions.

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