Emotional Intelligence ... or EQ

[Lamplighter]

I usually try to avoid the generalities of differences between men and women, but one thing that intrigues me
... maybe because I'm male and can't keep up with the women's mode of discussion... is this:

In small groups, several women all seem to be able to speak at once,
and everyone is able to keep up with each of the various threads.
And no one seems to take offense at their remarks being lost amid the dialog.

But when men talk in a meeting/group, usually one speaks at a time.
Other men wait for a chance to jump in and take the stage,
or the speaker uses various techniques to retain the center of attention.

The TV talk shows are good examples of this happening, but it happens at work meetings too.

Then, in mixed meetings there are opportunities for hard feelings
developing when one style gains prevalence over the other.