Gender Differences

When given the Gender Differences in class, I understand that these don't apply to all males and females and exactly how each one of them communicates, but i think something else can be taken from them other than just understanding. Of course I see these aspects in my own thoughts and conversation and well as the male aspects in my boyfriend, father, etc. And although I understand maybe trying to get away from these things could be a good and progressive idea, I feel as if these differences are really important because they teach each sex in how to communicate with the other. Which i don't think was mentioned.

For example, when I want to talk to my boyfriend about my day, I dont talk about the people i see or all the interactions i have, but the goals of my day and what i've achieved. That way his way of communication (action oriented and solution oriented) are triggered and hes more interested in talking.

I feel like knowing the gender differences alone is an important part of effective communication because it gives you these understandings of the opposite sex and where and why exactly their coming from in their opinions and views.