How Do You Develop A Friendly Voice?
Having a friendly speaking voice helps you communicate more effectively and feel more comfortable in social situations. It also attracts other people to you and makes you more likable, which can improve both the professional and social aspects of your life. Much like learning to sing, developing a friendly speaking voice takes time and commitment. However, the basic steps are easy to follow and simple to understand. Listen to your voice during every day speech and pay attention to its tone, articulation and tempo. You must be sensitive to the quality and texture of your voice before you can make it friendlier. Articulate your speech by pronouncing each word as clearly as possible. Emphasize the vowels and consonants that follow them to make your speech more intelligible and pleasant. Breath from your diaphragm to increase your breath control and reduce the stress on your vocal cords. Allow your belly to expand when you inhale, and relax the muscles of your abdomen and chest to smoothly