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Individuals who speak a first language that has little or no inflection (the modulation of intonation or pitch in the voice) may be perceived as boring or uninterested because of the monotonous<\/a> tone of voice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Consider adding inflection and pauses, varying the pace and emphasizing<\/a> keywords.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"8237acea-5487-4468-85a8-626ce5ec2831","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Inflection"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
The projection or the loudness or softness of your voice also matters. People who speak in soft, low voices or tones may be perceived as lacking confidence, which implies that what they are saying is not important. On the other hand, overly loud voices can leave an impression of aggressive behaviour.<\/p>\n\n
Practice your inflection and projection by taping your speech or by practicing with a friend.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"5a8dc986-75e2-49a8-8e97-070101ee8a66","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Projection\/Volume"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
The same words used with a different tone of voice can have very different meanings. Consider the sentence: Close the door, please.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
Said with a light, polite tone, this is a request. Said with a loud or angry voice, this is a command. People will respond to the tone of your message more than your words. Improper tone of voice can lead to all kinds of misunderstandings and even bad feelings between people.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"c22535bc-4257-408f-a307-3ae4e0fd5f95","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Tone of Voice"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
If you're trying to communicate with someone who is unable to understand you or you are unable to understand them, errors can be made, and it is difficult to make connections.
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\nYou may need to find ways to communicate with gestures and images. You may also need to find someone who speaks the language of the other person so they can translate. Take the time to confirm that the information you have provided has been understood.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"0d1bf727-34cc-49a0-80dc-0210a5246e58","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Language Differences"}],"hTag":"h2"}

Verbal Communication-Considerations

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Donna Naylor