Unit Two - Lesson 2 Gender and Age

Question 1

The way
people express
themselves or how
people communicate
with others

Answer 1

communication
style

Question 2

communication that
uses wordless cues

Answer 2

nonverbal
communication

Question 3

a person you
know but are not yet
close with

Answer 3

acquaintance

Question 4

how a society
groups people based
on their occupation
and income, wealth
and social status, or
social/political power

Answer 4

social hierarchy

Question 5

In ____ conversations, some tend to dominate the
conversation, and they seldom talk about their private
lives.

Answer 5

men-only

Question 6

In ___ conversations,
they usually allow everyone to participate, and they often
talk about their personal relationships.

Answer 6

women-only

Question 7

Describe the characteristics of men-only conversations.

Answer 7

● Assertive and competitive
● Reserved
● Talk about different topics
● Need personal space
● Purpose: To provide
information

Question 8

Describe the characteristics of women-only conversations.

Answer 8

● Polite and affectionate
● Expressive
● Talk about one topic at
length
● Intimate
● Purpose: To build or
maintain relationship

Question 9

Types of non-verbal communication.

Answer 9

gestures, proximity, touch

Question 10

A person’s ___ or the generation to which he or she belongs
influences the way he or she communicates with others.

Answer 10

age