Question

Men engage in more _____, in which the primary function of the conversation is impersonal and efficient information exchange.

Answer 1

Answer:

Men engage in more report talk, in which the primary function of the conversation is impersonal and efficient information exchange.

Explanation:

Men tend to talk in a way in which they control the conversation. Their style of speech is considered to be competitive. They do not tend to talk much about their personal matters and have a generalized talk on different topics. Such kind of conversations is known to report talking.

In contrast, women are known to engage in rapport talk. In such kind of conversations, emotions are involved and a connection is made. The style of speech is cooperative.