In recent years, the communication styles of men and women have been studied scientifically. The primary purpose of these intensive investigations is to identify differences for the purpose of understanding and adoption. As men and women better recognize differences in communicative styles, they can work to improve their own communication with members of the opposite sex. Different interpretations of a message and body language usage cause differences in communication styles between men and women.
Differences in conversational styles of men and women result from different interpretation of a message. It states that they sometimes communicate so differently that they must come from different planets, especially when it comes to problem approaching. Women often deal with problems (like emotional concerns) by talking about them, sharing their feelings, and matching experiences with others. This can be frustrating to men, who more typically deal with problems by focusing on the facts and seeking an immediate solution. Occasionally, men perceive women to be ungrateful for the advice and solutions they offer and ponder in frustration why women do not want to resolve their problems. Similarly, when men offer a solution, rather than talking about a problem, women may feel hurt, dissatisfied and suppressed by the lack of empathy that men show. As a result, this kind of misinterpretation leads both men and women to walk away from the same conversation.
Men and women apply a variety of body languages in their communication. In non-verbal behavior, women nod their head to show they are listening. Men think that a head nod means agreement and will be surprised to find out that the woman did not agree at all. When a woman is speaking to a man and he does not say anything and stays in neutral body language to show that he is listening, a woman will interpret that as the man being bored or not understanding what sheʼs saying. This can lead the woman to become very uncomfortable, and repeat what she is saying or ask the man each time if he understands what sheʼs saying. The man, then, interprets that as talking too much and leads him to think she is not confident to be a leader. Women often approach a man from the front while men often approach from the side at an angle, which is how each of them tends to stand or sit when talking to others. Men interpret the face to face position as too personal, or aggressive and women will interpret the talking side to side as though he is not being honest or even hiding something from her.
In conclusion, women to a greater extent than men are sensitive in the messages they exchange with their mates. They are concerned with conveying information and building connections. In contrast, when men communicate, they are more concerned with conveying information and establishing status. Men and women expect different things when speaking or listening to each other.
Differences in conversational styles of men and women result from different interpretation of a message. It states that they sometimes communicate so differently that they must come from different planets, especially when it comes to problem approaching. Women often deal with problems (like emotional concerns) by talking about them, sharing their feelings, and matching experiences with others. This can be frustrating to men, who more typically deal with problems by focusing on the facts and seeking an immediate solution. Occasionally, men perceive women to be ungrateful for the advice and solutions they offer and ponder in frustration why women do not want to resolve their problems. Similarly, when men offer a solution, rather than talking about a problem, women may feel hurt, dissatisfied and suppressed by the lack of empathy that men show. As a result, this kind of misinterpretation leads both men and women to walk away from the same conversation.
Men and women apply a variety of body languages in their communication. In non-verbal behavior, women nod their head to show they are listening. Men think that a head nod means agreement and will be surprised to find out that the woman did not agree at all. When a woman is speaking to a man and he does not say anything and stays in neutral body language to show that he is listening, a woman will interpret that as the man being bored or not understanding what sheʼs saying. This can lead the woman to become very uncomfortable, and repeat what she is saying or ask the man each time if he understands what sheʼs saying. The man, then, interprets that as talking too much and leads him to think she is not confident to be a leader. Women often approach a man from the front while men often approach from the side at an angle, which is how each of them tends to stand or sit when talking to others. Men interpret the face to face position as too personal, or aggressive and women will interpret the talking side to side as though he is not being honest or even hiding something from her.
In conclusion, women to a greater extent than men are sensitive in the messages they exchange with their mates. They are concerned with conveying information and building connections. In contrast, when men communicate, they are more concerned with conveying information and establishing status. Men and women expect different things when speaking or listening to each other.
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