Stop shouting at me: Why clear speech can sound angry
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 18:39
in Psychology & Sociology
When loved ones lose their hearing, audiologists often counsel spouses and family members to speak clearly so they are better understood. But hearing loss professionals say that this well-meaning advice can backfire: clear speech can make you sound angry. A new study supports the idea that clear speech can carry negative overtones even when the phrase itself is emotionally neutral.