As she led a meeting at work,Erika often checked in with new colleagues by asking,"Is it okay to move onto the next topic?" and for their approval about certain topics such as,"The luncheons we have on Fridays are an informal way to get to know each other and conduct business,right?" Some research demonstrates that women use these speech patterns to increase connection between themselves and others.Erica's speech pattern is an example of

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Erika's speech pattern of checking in and asking for approval is an example of tentative speech, which is a common communication pattern used by women to increase connection and avoid potential conflict. The other answer choices do not accurately describe Erika's speech pattern in this context.

As She Led a Meeting at Work,Erika Often Checked in with New