Imagine a World in Which Men Had Women's Conversational Style

question 60

Essay

Imagine a world in which men had women's conversational style and women had men's (remember Deborah Tannen's work).In what way would such a world differ from ours? Be sure to trace the differences between the worlds back to Tannen's gender conversational styles.

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Definitions:

Human Capital

Investments in people, such as education and health care, that increase their productivity and earnings potential.

Physical Capital

Tangible assets such as buildings, machinery, and equipment used in the production of goods and services.

Human Capital

The sum of abilities, expertise, and non-material assets possessed by people that can generate economic benefits for themselves, their employers, or their local area.

Physical Capital

Tangible assets used in the production of goods and services, such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.