Men are more likely to engage in conversational maintenance work than women.

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Nicki Fields · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : False, Explanation :  This statement is actually false. Research has found that women are more likely to engage in conversational maintenance work such as showing agreement, encouraging others to speak, and asking questions to keep the conversation flowing smoothly. Men generally participate more in competitive and task-oriented conversations.

Men are more likely to engage in conversational "maintenance work" than women.

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