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I think the difference in tone is a symptom, not the problem. I personally think that men and women are just wired differently. Our definitions of competition (and thus, discussion or debate) are vastly different. There is a biological basis for the evolution of the us vs. them variety in men and the "let's strive together" version in women. I am not a person who surrounds herself with people who agree with me. In fact, I prefer it when people disagree because it creates an opportunity for growth. However, growth becomes impossible in a situation where everyone is just trying to "win" - in there, you have to waste so much energy dodging bullets that it seems like a big waste of time and I simply don't need the headache. The men all seem to be enjoying themselves though. I find other reading material and outlets for my political thoughts.
Good luck! I really think you'll need it.
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"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
(Michael Jordan)
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