Decline in Verbal Communication and Gender Differences in Speech

A new study shows that people are speaking 3,000 fewer words each day compared to less than two decades ago, with women speaking slightly more than men on average. The decline in verbal communication is attributed to the increasing use of digital communication tools. Researchers found that the largest gender gap in daily speech occurs among adults aged 25-64. The study challenges stereotypes about women being more talkative and highlights the importance of social interaction for mental and physical health.