According to linguist Deborah Tannen, gender plays a significant role in how we interpret verbal messages. For example, women tend to interpret a message based on __________.

A. the level of dominance and power communicated
B. the amount of credibility the speaker possesses
C. how personally supportive the message is perceived to be
D. the context in which the message is received

Answer: C

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