Inferring that women using more tentative speech in communication is a negative quality rather than inferring that tentative speech reflects better interpersonal communication is an example of ______.

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This is an example of a female deficit interpretation, which assumes that women's communication style is inferior to men's. It reflects a bias against the use of tentative speech, which can actually be an effective way to build rapport and establish connections in interpersonal communication.

Inferring That Women Using More Tentative Speech in Communication Is