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In attempts to turn two monologues on "opposing" sides of a feminst debate into a dialogue I was accused of the "feminist trick" of trying to gain power by asking questions.

Made me realise that one difference between male and female language might be just that blatant:

Women tend to ask more questions.

Ending statements with a rising tone, overloading the use of hypothetical questions...Sometimes due to insecurity, but mostly to ensure the collaborative aspect of communication. E.g. "Are we talking about the same thing?", "Does this make sense to you?"

Henceforth - keep all ears open (testimonies welcome!), and be neither afraid of the great question mark or exclamation point.