Why are you raising your voice to me, if not to command?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Raising a voice is interpreted as an attempt to exert control or authority over someone.
- In plain terms
- If you raise your voice, you are trying to command me.
- What can you take from it?
- Volume in speech often signals a desire to dominate rather than communicate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we equate volume with authority?
- How do you respond when someone raises their voice?
Another view
Raising a voice can sometimes stem from frustration rather than intent to command.
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