Newguest  +  967492 Tue, 10 Nov 09 05:26 PM Hi   Female speech is typically cooperative, reciprocal and collaborative.   How do should I understand these three? Does it mean that their speech is based on cooperation with each other ... hmm, I'm not sure.   Thanks Newguest Joined on Sun, Feb 25 2007 Senior Member 2,273 Speaking, Speeches

	CalifJim  +  967635 Tue, 10 Nov 09 08:13 PM Newguest “ Female speech is typically cooperative, reciprocal and collaborative. How do should I understand these three? ” They cooperate, reciprocate, and collaborate.  That is, each helps the other to keep the conversation going, each allows the other a turn to speak, and each works with the other toward the 'goal' of the conversation, which might be, for example, solving a problem or coming to an understanding about a topic. As you said, it can all be summarized as cooperation in one form or another. CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 24,197 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche Speaking, Chat, Friendships, Conversational, Speeches

	Newguest  +  967638 Tue, 10 Nov 09 08:19 PM Thanks for your explanations CJ! Newguest