David was assigned to a new manager, Sarah. He has always had male managers and is finding that he has trouble understanding what she needs from him sometimes. Based on research on common speech patterns of men and women, this is most likely because

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women are more oppositional than men.

men are more likely share credit for a job well done.

women spend a lot of time talking about their accomplishments.

women generally don't apologize when they make a mistake.

women tend to speak indirectly to subordinates rather than bluntly.