Apart from the topics of nonverbal communication, conflict, questions, listening, storytelling, and public vs. private speaking, can you come up with your own examples of how rapport talk is different from report talk?

Rapport talk is a way of establishing connections and negotiating relationships. It emphasizes more on displaying similarities and matching experiences.

More likely Rapport talks for Woman. Example is sharing stores and create rapport (build relationship) like discussing problems and dilemmas openly and exchange stories mutually. Always speak symmetrically and try to over lap (talk too much).

Report talk means to preserve independence and negotiate and maintain status in hierarchical social order. It is done through verbal performance exhibited by skills and own knowledge. More likely Report talk are for Man. Example is trading facts and report information like stats, info, facts and details. Always speak asymmetrically and speak one at a time.

Step-by-step explanation

Difference between Rapport talk and Report talk:

Rapport talk

Focus: Feelings, thoughts, reactions to day's events, details of life

Report talk

Focus: Factual information that listener needs to now what's going on in the world

Rapport talk

Telling: to involve you/someone

Report talk

Telling: so you will know

Rapport talk

Listening: to show interest and care

Report talk:

Listening: to get facts and information

Rapport talk

Revealing weakness: can make you closer and more equal

Report talk

Revealing weakness: lowers status