1. Gender Differences: Divide into small groups of mixed genders. Review pages 89-90. Then test the hypothesis that women and men communicate differently in the workplace.

Each member prepares the following brief messages-wit11out consulting other members:

• A thank-you note to a coworker who has done you a favor.

• A note asking a coworker for help with a problem or project.

• A note asking a team member to be more cooperative or stop interrupting or complaining.

• A note expressing impatience, frustration, confusion, or disapproval to members of your group.

• A recommendation for a friend who is applying for a position with your company.

• A note offering support to a coworker who is having a health problem.

• A note to a new colleague, welcoming this person to the company.

• A request for a misc, based on your hard work.

• The meeting is out of hand, so you decide to lake control. Write what you would say.

• Some group members are procrastinating on a project. Write what you would say.

As a group, compare messages, draw conclusions about the original hypothesis, and appoint one member to present findings to Ille class.