Gender Differences in Communication
Men tend to Women tend to
Interrupt more frequently Wait to be noticed
Talk more, longer, louder, and faster Use qualifiers (prefacing and tagging)
Disagree more Use questions in place of statements
Focus on the issue more than the person Relate personal experiences
Boast about accomplishments Promote consensus
Use banter to avoid a one-down position Withdraw from conflict
From Sullivan, E. J. (2013). Becoming influential: A guide for nurses. (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, p. 57. Reprinted by permission.