Gender differences in communication often give rise to stereotypes. A common stereotype in the United States suggests that women never seem to stop talking. What research finding about men seems to contradict this stereotype?

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Research shows that men adopt linguistic strategies that help them maintain conversational dominance, such as interrupting more often and speaking for longer periods of time than women. This contradicts the stereotype that women never stop talking, as men also engage in dominant communication behaviors.

Gender Differences in Communication Often Give Rise to Stereotypes