• Describe a situation where communication with someone of the opposite gender became strained or complicated. Explore why you think the miscommunication happened and how it may have played out differently.
• Describe the nature versus nurture arguments and how they impact gender communication differences. In your opinion, which argument is more influential? Why?
   
• What are some of the non-verbal differences in the way men and women traditionally communicate
• Do you think using the opaque rule will make one a more effective communicator? Explain and support your answer.
• Do you think gender differences in communication are changing from generation to generation and if so, how?

TED TALK ::: How Movies Teach Manhood by Colin Stokes, or The Dangerous Ways Ads See Women by Jean Kilbourne.
 

• What were the main points of the talks?
• Did any of the information surprise you and if so, how?
• What did you learn or become curious about both academically and/or personally?

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1 Strained Communication with Someone of the Opposite Gender A situation where communication with someone of the opposite gender became strained or complicated could involve a workplace scenario Imagi... View the full answer