Distinctions between Male and Female Communication Styles

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Introduction
The following paper focuses on the distinctions between the male an female
communication styles. It has been argued by many critics that the communication styles by the
male and female persons are completely different in nature and it impacts heavily on the overall
success of the organizations due to their different communication styles. The communication
styles of both the males and females will definitely differ based on the personal and professional
environments (Reeder, 2005). The alignment of the personal workplace experiences has a
definite connection with the communication styles of males and females. The distinctions
between the male and female communication styles will be discussed in this paper.
Distinction between male and female communication styles
Gender barriers to communication might entice significant problems at the workplaces.
The societal stereotypes, interpersonal differences, as well as the assumed gender roles
contribute to emergence to communication gap. As researched by Devor (2000), there are
assigned roles for men and women in the society which accounts for exacerbation of the gender
divide. In this context, (Fitzsimmons, Callan and Paulsen (2014) mentions that it is not possible
to fit all men and women in labeled categories. Recognization of the common differences as well
as similarities in the first place develops understanding.
The first aspect that needs to be taken in to focus is that of relationship orientation.
Fixmer-Oraiz and Wood (2019), identifies that women are inclined on development of
relationships, whereas the male members are more task oriented. Relationship oriented
communication becomes more exaggerated when any form of conflict arises. Using task oriented
philosophy, of workplace communication since they have the propensity of internalizing conflict,

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disregarding their impact is has on their relationship. Women have a natural tendency of
inclination towards being empathetic instead of analytical deepening of the gender divide.
Style differences at the time of decision making are conceived as a common gender
barrier in terms of communication. While tackling an issue of Workplace dispute, the general
tendency of any female leader would be to take advice from her colleagues. On the contrary in
email leederville perceive this to be a weakness and have the conviction of taking the decision on
his own and not making any form of consultation (Reeder, 2005). In the same way women
referred to make verbal discussion of the issues, where is maintained to make the processes work
internally.
Women make more use of body language for establishing communication. They have a
perception that nonverbal communication is a demonstration of investment in the conversation.
For them, a smile, not direct contact with eyes can be crucial and very important signal. While
men listen to others they generally tend to stay still. When a conversation between different sex
is going on, the absence of nonverbal affirmation from main is perceived by women As given
tourist shown in the conversation or to be a lack of understanding or even effort of negotiation
that can hamper communication between the two.
We should also speak about an equal engagement of the women for success in
workplaces. Men generally tend to provide information, rather than seeking information. Again,
while working in mixed gender groups, women have the tendency of understanding as well as
listening to others opinion. There emphasized on giving equal opportunity to all for contributing
to any conversation (Vial, Napier & Brescoll, 2016). Men considered that they have the