I’ve been speaking in an upward inflection for as long as I can remember. I had a presentation to make a while back & the men commented that I did great but I sounded too soft. I’ve been working on having a less soft tone but still couldn’t figure out what was missing. I just learnt about downward and upward inflection today. I can’t wait to transform my speech 🥰
Powerful. WOW. And what incredible techniques. Thank you. Yes, I think I've used the upward inflection my entire life because I HAVE been insecure not confident. Additionally, my personality is humble and kind and I attempt to create a "oneness" with others. However, as a middle-aged woman now, I wish to convey the uniqueness of my Self and the expertise of what I have to share. Perfect 👌
Hey, I found this video while looking for exercises or ways to improve my downward tonality. I'm glad I found you. Your video is not only useful, but you're also very entertaining to listen to. You count with a new follower ;)
The speech pattern that really gets me also is answering a 'yes or no' question with a sentence instead of a "yes" or "no." Example: "Are you going to the movies tonight?" Instead of answering, "Yes," the person says, "I am." Uuuugggghhhhh!!!! I don't know why I let it drive me so crazy. Maybe it's because the person answering you is wanting to not lose control of the conversation and not be 'submissive' by accepting the role of answerer. Instead, by forming a sentence, they are slowing your questioning and initiating some momentum of their own. To me, it feels unfriendly and distancing, like the person is putting up a wall or a defense or whatnot. Finally, I may be wrong, but it seems like attractive women use this speech pattern or style the most, maybe partly because they have been hurt or taken advantage in the past?? Or maybe because they see it as in vogue or fashionable or trendy??
I don’t know, but you might be overthinking things a bit…But hey, looks like you can deep dive further on the subject and perhaps discover something new.
This is interesting to me, because I took an Irish language class once and learned that in that language, there is no "yes"/"no" response. Instead, you anwer with a negative or positive sentence. I am doing X or I'm not doing X. Plain old yes/no is not an option.
So, for the people that do narration in RUclips videos, downward inflection actually shows confidence in what they are saying? This one channel I watch, his voice is always Downard, at the end. (Basically, monotone through most of it) If so, that actually makes sense. I do a lot of the downward one (And no smile) but, it's not intentional. lol. That does actually worry me, if people are taking that as an act of aggression or maybe they think I'm angry. Humans are complex! I assumed inflection in voice, was just sub-consciously happening. Anyways, that's why I decided to look this up. It just didn't make sense. I do it because I have bad depression and so, it comes out like that in my voice. (Monotone as well) Definitely not intentional. (I'm sure most people can relate to that) That is good to know that it actually has meaning! Great video.
I’ve been speaking in an upward inflection for as long as I can remember. I had a presentation to make a while back & the men commented that I did great but I sounded too soft. I’ve been working on having a less soft tone but still couldn’t figure out what was missing. I just learnt about downward and upward inflection today. I can’t wait to transform my speech 🥰
Powerful. WOW. And what incredible techniques. Thank you. Yes, I think I've used the upward inflection my entire life because I HAVE been insecure not confident. Additionally, my personality is humble and kind and I attempt to create a "oneness" with others. However, as a middle-aged woman now, I wish to convey the uniqueness of my Self and the expertise of what I have to share. Perfect 👌
Hey, I found this video while looking for exercises or ways to improve my downward tonality. I'm glad I found you. Your video is not only useful, but you're also very entertaining to listen to. You count with a new follower ;)
Absolutely fantastic content!
The speech pattern that really gets me also is answering a 'yes or no' question with a sentence instead of a "yes" or "no." Example: "Are you going to the movies tonight?" Instead of answering, "Yes," the person says, "I am." Uuuugggghhhhh!!!! I don't know why I let it drive me so crazy. Maybe it's because the person answering you is wanting to not lose control of the conversation and not be 'submissive' by accepting the role of answerer. Instead, by forming a sentence, they are slowing your questioning and initiating some momentum of their own. To me, it feels unfriendly and distancing, like the person is putting up a wall or a defense or whatnot. Finally, I may be wrong, but it seems like attractive women use this speech pattern or style the most, maybe partly because they have been hurt or taken advantage in the past?? Or maybe because they see it as in vogue or fashionable or trendy??
I don’t know, but you might be overthinking things a bit…But hey, looks like you can deep dive further on the subject and perhaps discover something new.
This is interesting to me, because I took an Irish language class once and learned that in that language, there is no "yes"/"no" response. Instead, you anwer with a negative or positive sentence. I am doing X or I'm not doing X. Plain old yes/no is not an option.
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So, for the people that do narration in RUclips videos, downward inflection actually shows confidence in what they are saying? This one channel I watch, his voice is always Downard, at the end. (Basically, monotone through most of it) If so, that actually makes sense. I do a lot of the downward one (And no smile) but, it's not intentional. lol. That does actually worry me, if people are taking that as an act of aggression or maybe they think I'm angry. Humans are complex!
I assumed inflection in voice, was just sub-consciously happening. Anyways, that's why I decided to look this up. It just didn't make sense. I do it because I have bad depression and so, it comes out like that in my voice. (Monotone as well) Definitely not intentional. (I'm sure most people can relate to that) That is good to know that it actually has meaning! Great video.
Amazing. It works. Thanks.
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This is a really cool video.
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Just wow.
Nice explaination. I am a subscriber,.
It seems younger, attractive women use the upward inflection the most.
Some Australians have a severe upward inflection that grates on my nerves. I can't stand it, and I've always wondered if it's a regional thing or what
Upward inflection is way too common among young people especially young women.
This journalists downward inflection is ott once you notice it you can't not notice it's so annoying 😂