Fishman's (1978) analysis of couples in conversation concluded that women's use of informal phrases (such as d'ya know?):
A) reflects the growing equality between men and women
B) * reflects the asymmetry between men and women
C) reflects a lack of assertiveness in women
D) reflects confidence and boldness in women

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Fishman's analysis concluded that women's use of informal phrases in conversation reflects the asymmetry between men and women. This indicates that women may use such language to signal their subordinate status to men and to avoid appearing too assertive or dominant in conversation.

Fishman's (1978) Analysis of Couples in Conversation Concluded That Women's