Barb wants Bob to sympathize with her; Bob thinks Barb wants him to help her to solve a problem. This couple's difficulty exemplifies the mixed-sex communication problem known as
A) report talk.
B) rapport talk.
C) a mismatch.
D) lecturing and listening.

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This scenario represents a mismatch in communication because Barb wants empathy and understanding while Bob thinks she is seeking advice or a solution to her problem. This disconnect can lead to frustration and misinterpretation of intentions in mixed-sex communication.

Barb Wants Bob to Sympathize with Her; Bob Thinks Barb