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Genderlect Theory

Genderlect styles are the main reasons for misunderstandings in communication between men and women according to Genderlect Theory. The way men and women communicate should be looked at as two distinct separate cultures. Men seek power and status within conversation while women seek a connection to who they are communicating with.

When telling stories Men usually tend to make themselves out to be the hero while women usually tend to down play there actions. Women listeners actively listen to the story by responding with questions and head nodding. Women tend to avoid conflict in their story telling where men find it acceptable. Men listen to stories by keep eye contact but the story teller usually is not as accepting of interruptions. They see it as the other male trying to gain control of the conversation and get the power.