In a post of at least 250 words, answer the following questions:
- According to Tannen, what are the distinct ways in which women and men communicate? Consider speech patterns, body language, and the use of silence.
- How are gender-specific communications patterns established through childhood socialization?
- Provide specific examples from the reading as well as your own upbringing
“Sex, Lies, and Conversation” The Washington Post, June 24 1990, by Deborah Tannen [PDF]