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Mars In The Workplace Rhetorical Analysis

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details. They make people feel included by requesting input and giving praise (Tannen, 1990, p. 74). In Mars and Venus in the Workplace, John Gray identifies four reasons to talk. The first reason is, talk to make a point. Men normally use this reason as their only reason to communicate and use the least number of words to make a point. Gray (2002) argues that “the big difference between men and women is that men primarily use language to convey content, while women may be using words for other reasons as well” (p 28). Talking to make a point like Tannen’s report talk is straight to the point and uses facts and logic. The second reason to talk according to Gray is talk to give and receive emotional support. Women use this reason to communicate
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