Order the paragraph correctly.

1. Counselors and psychologists often point out that much of the conflict between men and women stems from the very different ways in which they use language.

2. For men, talk is used to show independence and maintain status; this is done by exhibiting knowledge and skill and holding center stage by verbal performance.

3. Thus, men are usually more comfortable doing public speaking and can be taciturn at home while many women talk little in public situations but are articulate in small groups.

4. Linguistics expert Deborah Tannen says men use language for “report talk” while women use it for “rapport talk.”

5. She believes that for women, conversation is a way of establishing connections and negotiation relationships; emphasis is on finding similarities and matching experiences.

BONUS: What is the correct organization pattern?