According to Deborah Tannen, _____.
A) men tend to claim credit through the use of the word "I" in instances where women are more likely to use the word "we."
B) women tend to claim credit through the use of the word "I" in instances where men are more likely to use the word "we."
C) language has little effect on social relationships.
D) men are better managers than women.

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Deborah Tannen has researched and written extensively about gender and language, and her findings suggest that men tend to claim credit for their accomplishments using "I" language, while women are more apt to use "we" language.