“…Research in interpersonal communication has consistently revealed that, in general, women communicate more expressively and share feelings and personal issues to a greater degree than men. Conversely, men's communication prioritizes instrumental goals (Aries, 1987;Beck, 1988;Coates & Cameron, 1989;Johnson, 1989;Martin, Fabes, Evans, & Wyman, 2000;Treichler & Kramarae, 1983;Wood, 1994a, 1994b, Wood, 1998. Instrumental action is undertaken to reach a specific goal, whereas expressive action is undertaken for the sake of the interaction itself.…”