tone of voice
noun phrase
: the way a person is speaking to someone
I don't like your tone of voice.
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We’re wired to respond to facial expressions, tone of voice and body language.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Observe verbal and nonverbal cues: Pay attention to the person’s verbal and nonverbal cues, such as tone of voice and body language, to understand their emotions.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Active listening requires mastering many skills, including reading body language and tone of voice, maintaining your attention, and being aware of and controlling your emotional response.
—Amy Gallo, Harvard Business Review, 2 Jan. 2024
Sean's mom's mannerisms, her tone of voice—that was fun to try to incorporate as the emotional core.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 16 Aug. 2024
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Observe verbal and nonverbal cues: Pay attention to the person’s verbal and nonverbal cues, such as tone of voice and body language, to understand their emotions.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Active listening requires mastering many skills, including reading body language and tone of voice, maintaining your attention, and being aware of and controlling your emotional response.
—Amy Gallo, Harvard Business Review, 2 Jan. 2024
Sean's mom's mannerisms, her tone of voice—that was fun to try to incorporate as the emotional core.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Tone of voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tone%20of%20voice. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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