From your course textbook, Ticket to Write, read the chapter titled "Can't We Talk?" by Deborah Tannen.

After reading and reflecting on the article, respond to the following: "Men grow up in a world in which a conversation is often a contest, either to achieve the upper hand or to prevent other people from pushing them around.

For many women, however, talking is typically often a way to exchange confirmation and support" (Tannen, 2016, p. 632).

Do you agree or disagree with Tannen's statement? Support your point of view with reasons and examples.

What has been your experience?

How does the author present this difference in communication between men and women in her essay?

Is she effective in her presentation?

How does she use detail and organization to support her points?

In-Text Citation Example

According to Tannen (2016), "To many men, a complaint is a challenge to come up with a solution" (p. 633).

Reference

Tannen, D. (2016). Can't we talk? In S. S. Thurman, & W. L. Gary, Jr. (Eds.), Ticket to write: Writing Paragraph and Essay.

[Vital Source Bookshelf] (pp. 631-633).