Research has also shown that the different ways that boys and girls are raised has a significant impact on how they communicate. Girls are raised to be more sociable and to recognize and be sensitive
to the feelings of others. On the other hand, boys are taught to be more direct and goal-oriented. Being raised in such different ways is bound to create two different styles of communication.
While the differences in the way men and women communicate can sometimes cause confusion, these differences are also what help make women and men such good partners. The strengths and weaknesses of one gender balances out those of the other. This balance is what makes the relationship between women and men so rich, interesting, and satisfying.
After Reading
Answer the questions.
1. What do women see as the purpose of communication? What about men? 2. How are men most likely to bond with others?
3. How does the content of men and women’s talk tend to differ?
4. How do men and women approach problems differently?
5. What causes men and women to communicate differently?