Chapter 3 - Language

Question 0

What are some differences between the genders in communication?

Answer 0

Males are most direct. Males don’t show much emotion. Females more emotive and verbal

Question 1

4 notes on language.

Answer 1

1. Meaning is in people, not in the words. Ferdinand Saussure linguist. Sign has 3 elements: signified (idea conveyed), signifier (word) and the whole thing which is he sign.
2. Language shapes attitudes. Naming and Dr. fox at the conference
3. Language reflects attitudes powerful vs powerless language. Most effective when you combine the two
4. Power. Not top down. Fluidly unfolding and being gracious when we do have power

Question 2

Who did the TED talk “Your body Language Shapes Who You Are”?

Answer 2

Amy Cuddy

Question 3

What are 4 gender and language differences:

Answer 3

1. Content - content hasn’t changed much in 60 years. Men: sport current events, music. Women: life, family, health, clothing and men.
2. Reasons for communicating - Men: making conversation fun, to accomplish a job, solve problems. Women: empathy, social needs
3. Conversational style
4. Non-gender variables - social class and culture