I have no idea where it comes from, I suspect it might have a lot to do with how they were raised, but that's a pure guess. And I definitely agree that it does

I have no idea where it comes from, I suspect it might have a lot to do with how they were raised, but that's a pure guess. And I definitely agree that it doesn't entirely boil down to body language. There are biological differences, we are raised differently, and we care about different things. Voice and body language are most important with regards to standing up for yourself, being taken seriously, and appearing confident, smart, and reliable rather than cold, insistent, or calculating. (I'm not saying there aren't prejudices involved as well) I didn't know any guys that subscribed to the WSJ in college either, incidentally.