Bridging Differences Answers

Men have often been listened to because they tend to be _____________. a. physically larger than women b. faster than women in races c. awake earlier than women d. louder than women Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In communication, modeling means _____________. a. telling others how to listen b. showing others how to listen c. understanding what others say d. misunderstanding what others say Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is collaboration? a. working successfully with other people b. struggling when working with other people c. telling other people how they can work best d. choosing to work alone instead of with other people Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is a strength in how men communicate? a. They are often direct. b. They enjoy a well-told story. c. They speak to large audiences. d. They share personal experiences. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

As leaders, men and women are most effective when they practice communication that is ____________. a. “top-down” b. “bottom-up” c. “side-to-side” d. “inside-out” Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following statements reflects a goal of communication? a. “Let’s all work together to figure out the plan for this project.” b. “Who will volunteer to research subjects we can learn about?” c. “I can help out; I have some extra time today.” d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

“Active listening” means to _______________. a. be quiet when someone is speaking b. check your understanding of what someone said c. ask questions about what someone said and meant d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

As more women have become company leaders, which style of communication do they often use? a. ignoring employees b. telling employees what to do c. asking employees for their opinions d. allowing employees to do what they want Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Women’s style of communication has often involved ____________. a. telling others what to do b. thinking only about themselves c. understanding others’ emotions d. trying not to get involved with others Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Some differences in the way men and women have communicated relate to _____________. a. their roles in society b. their sense of fashion c. what music they like d. what they think about Please select the best answer from the choices provided