Studies of gender and communication suggest there are differences between the way men and women communicate. Most researchers agree that although men and women use the same language, they often use it in different ways. Generally, women communicate to create and maintain relationships, while men talk to get tasks accomplished. As a result men often use direct speech, moving directly to the topic and expressing their opinions without reservations. They tend to interrupt more, talk more, and sometimes dominate the conversation.
Women generally prefer a more indirect style of communicating.
Women tend to be better listeners and are more concerned with others' feelings because content is less important than maintaining positive relationships. These differences are not characteristic of all men or all women, and they don't mean that men and women are incapable of forming good relationships. As people become more aware of the negative consequences of gender stereotyping, the differences between men's and women's communication styles most likely will decrease. Meanwhile, positive relationships with others and opportunities for personal gain may depend on your understanding of and sensitivity to the effects of gender on communication. The ways in which people communicate also vary from one culture to another.