Elena has an argument with her boyfriend. When discussing the conflict with her girlfriends, she focuses on how she feels and her emotions. However, when she discusses the situation with her brothers to get the male perspective, she knows they won't want to hear about her emotions. Because men tend to be more ____________-oriented listeners, Elena highlights the issues that came up in the conflict and what each person's position on the problem was.

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Men tend to be more content-oriented listeners, focusing on the factual or informational aspects of a conversation rather than emotions or feelings.

Elena Has an Argument with Her Boyfriend