According to Deborah Tannen's Analysis of Gender Differences in Conversational

According to Deborah Tannen's analysis of gender differences in conversational style:

A) men approach life as a contest in which each party is striving to preserve independence and avoid failure.
B) women approach life as a community affair in which the goal is to maintain intimacy and avoid being isolated.
C) men are more likely than are women to make decisions without consulting their partners.
D) all of the above