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

question 19

Multiple Choice

In "Conversation Style: Talking on the Job," Tannen argues that in 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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