From my experience, women do get more done with these two little phrases.
Whether it is right or wrong - I have found a man can say something very directly and to the point; whereas a woman is expected to add pleasantries such as please and thank you to her requests.
Hurt pride and personalities get bruised and cause barriers to communication preventing good working relationships. Life would be alot easier if personalities didn't get in the way in life, but we are not Vulcans.
So I had to decide - which was more important - to be 'right' or to be effective.

Tell a Woman that has inspired you or that you have learned from, how much they have contributed to your growth. Write them a card, jet off an email, or give them a call. Graciousness, Dignity, and Respect are all qualities that will always better a person as well as any situation. Even when facing opposition or challenge, staying true to these attributes will make a challenging situation better as well as will help in the resolution of conflicts.
So today, Thank an Important Woman in your life - let her know how she has impacted it. Make it a regular practice and you will see less conflict in your life and a change in any difficult relationship. Being the better person is contagious!
Be that Kind of Woman
Your words are the
greatest power you have.
~ Sonia Choquette