During negotiations.

During negotiations between men and women, men were more direct and self-emphasizing.

Self-emphasizing communication included directives, repetition, and disagreements.

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Women, on the other hand, used more justifications and indirect suggestions.

On one hand, this could be viewed as unforthcoming or submissive.

During intimate conversations.

Much ado about gender.

Rather, these are just tendencies, likely a product of how we socialize men and women to behave.