Are women really better communicators than men or is that a lie?

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genericname85 · Accepted Answer

women don't communicate "better" than men. they can "sometimes" be more sensible for emotions but they ruin that advantage by being super inefficient. they can't communicate straight to the point. everything matters and nothing can be ignored. that makes having a fruitfull conversation fairly difficult.

also women (more often than men) assume what goes on in their head is clear to the other person, when the other person in fact has no way of knowing what's in their head.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Definitely a lie. I think women like to think themselves as good communicators. But there's a definite disconnect between thier brain and thier speech. Women are more likely to think 10 times and talk once. This is good for not saying something rash that they might regret. But it's also very bad for communicating how they really feel. So a lot of times guys misread women because AT BEST she's only going to give him 1 indication about something.

FilmGuy93 · Answer

Women are just as bad as men at communication. I haven't dated men, so I don't know if this is true, but women might honestly be worse.

Subarugirl · Answer

According to scientific research, yes.

Several studies in the last 30 years or so have consistently indicated that women are better communicators than men. Some of these suggest that women use many more words than men (in some cases using anywhere from 10,000 to 20,000 words a day to a man’s 5,000 to 10,000). They also suggest that women’s capacity to listen with empathy is superior to men’s on average, with females being more prone to wait and let men finish their sentences, not interrupt so often in general and better paraphrase and summarize what has been said, as appropriate.

Modern neuroscience and studies in children and adolescents in particular tends to confirm these general findings with girls emerging as much more garrulous than boys, typically from age 3 to 16. In addition the complexity and sophistication of language is greater in girls (a gap that never closes it seems). Boys on average appear to catch up and talk more in the age 16-18 before becoming increasingly reticent on average after age 21 compared to women. Girls and young females, on the other hand, are not only more sophisticated talkers, but develop more in the realm of listening with greater focus and concentration as they age.

https://blog.readytomanage.com/are-women-better-communicators-than-men/#:~:text=Women%20can%20speak%20on%20average,at%20observing%20emotions%20in%20others.

Anonymous · Answer

Better communicators by what standard? Women certainly communicate more... a LOT more. Women are much more "expressive" in the sense that they talk, and talk, and talk, and talk, and... you get the idea. Women are very needy and prolific when it comes to communication, so their expectations are very different than men's. If more is better, then yes, women are "better" communicators by that standard.

But men accomplish just as much, and perhaps more, with fewer words. Men are more efficient communicators. So by that standard, it is men who are the better communicators.

It's interesting how some women (mostly feminist types) try to spin this to paint a picture that we need more women in leadership roles because they are better communicators. But the other side of that coin is that men are no-nonsense, and thus more efficient communicators, making them more effective leaders.

I thought is was a little ironic that one of those feminists types, a user here who has a long history of plagiarizing, copied and pasted her source here yet again, and used the term 'garrulous'. But since she just copied/pasted I'm guessing she didn't realize it means "excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters". It's something that women do that drives men crazy, and it's very counterproductive in a professional setting.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

It’s a mischaracterization. Most women talk more than most men. Women are also permitted to talk more openly about more things, feelings for example. People who believe women are better communicators assume more is better. Men accomplish more with fewer words. That’s efficient. Efficiency is better, in my opinion. Though i, for one, would really like to see men talking about their feelings, particularly with other men, become equally as acceptable as women doing so. I know i’m not alone, but i’m certain we’re a tiny minority.

Immie85 · Answer

I’d have to say yes on many levels although there is a massive variety a crossed the whole population. Emotionally we (women) tend pick up on stuff quickly and are more intuitive to feelings. Woman's non verbal skills tend to be better, picking up on very small clues. Women have been shown to notice hormone change between other women. Generally women have a larger vocabulary and little girls tend to start talking before boys. The female brain has been shown to be better at remembering details although this can lead to confusing the subject and getting hung up on detail. Sometimes when it feels obvious to us we can assume understanding but men do that to.

AviatorTom · Answer

It's unfair to say that either sex is better than the other at communication. In general, women tend to talk more than men, and when they describe something, they do it in excruciating detail, while men tend, in general, to be more concise.

To see the difference, ask a man and a woman for driving directions. The woman will take several minutes to describe all the sites you'll see as you drive down the road, until you finally some to the intersection where you turn right. The man will tell you to go about a mile down this road (he points in the direction) and then turn right at the Shell station.

EvoEyeris · Answer

Men tend to be more stoic and women tend to be more emotional. Thats not a bad thing im not saying that women are emotional monsters that freak out over everything. Im saying that men tend to not say there feelings because we are seen as weak if we do. Women communicate more and say whats on their minds because they are more emotional than men on average. This doesn’t mean women are better at communicating because they tend to say how something made them feel in that moment without really thinking “why did this person say this thing to me?” But I guess id have to give it to women because they say how the feel more.

aaron210419 · Answer

No, not in general. Men and women communicate in different ways. Men are in general, more direct and rational. Women can sometimes be more passive aggressive and not directly voice their concerns, they tend to act based on emotion. If course they're are exceptions to the rules but in general this is the case. Not saying any way is better than the other. Men and women need to learn to bridge the communication gap, because I think deep down we all basically want the same things. To be loved for who we are.

aquamarine321 · Answer

Women have certain qualities that makes them females and are able to do certain things and tasks, while it’s the same for men, and no gender will have the same qualities so females will be better at certain things while men will be better at certain things, but that doesn’t mean one gender is better than the other because what is lacking in one gender will not be in the other gender and that’s what makes men and female can come together or work together, because we need each other , so all females will be able to remember better and communicate better than men do, just imagine if females and males where both physically strong, well that means they wouldn’t need each other and the human race will fail to exist

bamesjond0069 · Answer

I think in general they are more aware of communication... speaking casually as they are playing chess. However I don't think this makes them better. I think men are better because men tend to just be direct and easy to understand ie you did this, I didn't like it, please don't do it again. Whereas women will ask a million questions then cry with no explanation and then complain about something else to try and manipulate you to not do something... which granted I think they are better at manipulation using their communication however just plain language is best for most situations.

Bethany22 · Answer

Women tend to give too many details in their sentences, whereas men get right to the point. In that sense, men are better communicators. But women are good at paying attention to all the subtle cues in a conversation that men may not pick up on, which makes women better in turning a conversation around that's about to get dramatic

Pegases · Answer

Prime example of why this is false

man: "what's wrong?".

Woman: "Nothing."

I've noticed most women simply think they are better communicators than men, which I believe is partly to blame for why most women have no incentive to work on their communication skills.

Rosexøxø · Answer

They both have their pros and cons.

Fair share of hormones and ways of thinking.

A lot of men and women master good communication really well, and still many lack those skills when it’s most needed- team environments/ projects/ competitions/ sports/ emergency rescue/ responders/ etc.

libsaretards · Answer

Depends. If we are talking about women we are dating, no. If we are talking about in general, yes.

When it comes to dating, the relationship often becomes about the woman and how she feels and if a guy expresses his pain she finds a way to turn it back to her.

When it comes to workplace stuff, I believe women are excellent communicators.

TheVigilantOne · Answer

Women are awful, I dated one and it was like talking to a brick wall, I am pretty good at explaining things when I’m calm, (I suffer with social anxiety) I do get a bit flustered when I’m anxious but I still can get my point across, but a woman, it’s like a 5 year old telling you his dream, I’d say men are better at communicating than women.

SeriouslyFunny00 · Answer

I think it depends on the individual, not the gender. I have talked to both men and women who are good at communicating, and I also have talked to some who aren't.

Anonymous · Answer

Women have trouble separating emotion from fact.

The problem is that as a man I can unintentionally say something that a woman misinterprets. Even if it was clarified it was a miscommunication the negative “feeling” is what the woman will fixate on.

This is one of the reasons many women get away labeling otherwise innocent men “creeps” just because they don’t like how a guy looks and/or his personality.

Luopio27 · Answer

I have a diagnose that has no name but is the inability to understand women. I have studied the female mind my whole life and still dont understand absolutely anything because Im a simple minded idiot and their minds are just too complex like quantom mechanics, whatever that is.

MountAverage · Answer

It's neither a lie nor is it a universal truth. It's safe to say that most men are just rather uncommunicative when it comes to personal stuff. With most men, I can have long conversations about all sorts of different topics, but when it comes to personal matters, it starts to fall apart quickly. With most women, I can have long conversations about pretty much anything.
These are very broad generalizations though, I prefer not to think that way about men and women.

peedy · Answer

Yeah they are, fact is both sexes have their strength and weaknesses our brains are just wired differently testosterone and estrogen not only affect the body but also the brain.
Back when we lived in caves men went out and hunted and developed better detectional and distance skills , women sat around the cave and talked so they developed better communication skills there are other examples myth busters did a couple of interesting episodes on this subject

admles · Answer

They communicate better... with other girls.

Men and women communicate differently. Women tend to try to use hints and signs, and get annoyed when men don't pick up on them, but men don't communicate that way, we much prefer direct communication.

PainusNdeeAnus · Answer

100% untrue  it’s like they live to antagonize us😤

Datboi65 · Answer

If women were as good at communicating as men, they would NOT get offended as often as they do, and they would be more direct rather than giving the silent treatment when they are mad.

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

They talk more, I don't know if I would say they're generally better at it for the purpose of getting as much information across as possible in the most concise way.

LazerBean · Answer

Women are generally more expressive, but that does not equate to effective communication. Effective communication is a skill that most people of both genders have to learn.

Malgaran · Answer

I spent a lifetime explaining women to women, so I would definitely not say so based on personal experience, but I dont think they are worse, I think people in general are just bad at it.

Tyrael · Answer

No. Men and women communicate differently. In general men are more straightforward and factual in communicating, whereas women are more emotional and empathetic.

nolabels · Answer

Not in my house. I've been married for almost thirty years. I know next to nothing about my wife.  Getting her to say something is like pulling hen's teeth.

Anonymous · Answer

I wouldn’t call it a lie but I would call it more of a perception or point of view. Not all women are rights and not all women are tall and not all women are rude and not all women don’t work so to classify women would be your own perception of a narrow minded thought.

Exterminatore · Answer

Let’s see. Him: “what’s wrong?” Her: “nothing.” (Obviously there is something wrong which he will hear about and has his guard down in the future.) Well, that settles that.

lightbulb27 · Answer

no, they are different communicators. we are all different. anyone can be better if they work on communicating to their audience.

Biancam13 · Answer

Some women are. I don't really see it as a gender thing, but more as a individual person thing.

rosemilk · Answer

i'm a terrible communicator so I don't know where you're getting your info from lol

forzaissimo · Answer

I don’t think so. My husbands a way better communicator

dustybiker · Answer

I don’t think there are two boxes big enough to fit all men and all woman.

MCheetah · Answer

Yes and no. They're only better WHEN they're telling the clear honest truth.

Noahzaid · Answer

In terms of empathy and understanding, Yes. In terms of quick witted and fast responses, No.

Summeroflove · Answer

I have found this is more of a individual question and comes down to the individual

Guy13 · Answer

Women are more emotional and talk more. Communicate more…

Lookingforthetruth · Answer

That is a lie. Women only appear better because people are willing to tolerate women in order to sleep with them and/or be besties with them to elevate their position in dating.

TroyDT2 · Answer

Women communicate more, so by that measure, yes. Better, as in healthier? My anecdotal experience says "maybe?"

AngryCarl · Answer

I don't think consistently saying the opposite of what you mean is good communication. lol

Anonymous · Answer

Obviously, women are better. Men mostly just like the sound of their own voice.

Anonymous · Answer

Generally speaking although the average woman speaks far more than the average man, the signal to noise ratio is about the same.

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

It's not depending on the gender but it's different from person to person.

Blackcupcake · Answer

no I would say it’s more of an individual thing than a gender thing

SolitarySolace · Answer

Ronald Regan was a man and he was known as the great communicator.

OddBeMe · Answer

Ehh, usually this crap is in an average between. Women do have some traits over men, and vice versa. It actually makes a good team to have 50/50.

Hardworkingguy · Answer

I believe that in most cases women are more involved in talking to other people in a natural way than the way to but that's not always the case

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

It's a belief. And that belief is true. Even if they don't look good, the I'm a woman card can be played.

Owasso · Answer

This is a joke, right? If SC, IG and Cashapp didn't exist...50 million of them-at least-would sit down on the ground, looking around😕😕😕😕😕clueless what to do. They wouldn't have A CLUE.

Brando10222 · Answer

I would say it depends on the person and not gender

Anonymous · Answer

When it comes to communication, women are about quantity and men are about quality. Enough said. :)

grega239 · Answer

In my experience, women talk a lot but dont say much

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Myth. Being able to communicate effectively has no bearing on gender.

Anonymous · Answer

Most women can't ask us out. And then they're supposed to be better communicators? Pah!

BeMuse · Answer

Women are horrible at communicating.

VanessaValentine · Answer

Quantum physics- men emotions-women

annabananna · Answer

My husband is better at it than me.

AmeerX · Answer

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