When I look blank or checked out, sometimes it’s because I’ve withdrawn or shut down. This is loosely related to last week’s post on flat affect. Continue reading Prosody: Loud Voice, Fast Voice, Soft Voice, Flat Voice → flat affect language pragmatics prosody sensory processing social communication Naturally, I assumed that prosody was some sort of poetry reading technique and didn’t give it another thought. Occasionally her report cards would mention that she was working on prosody as part of a poetry class.
She went to a performing arts magnet school, where she majored in creative writing. The first time I ever heard the word prosody was when Jess was in high school. More people than I can count (sarcastically): “Don’t sound too excited about it.” Who Needs Prosody? Not Me The whole floor/house/airport/neighborhood doesn’t need to hear your story.” You talk so fast, I could never take reliable notes.” Phone interviewer, mid-conversation: “I’m glad I’m recording this.
The Scientist, after sharing something meaningful: “Do you have any feelings about what I just said?” Random stranger, after a 5-minute phone conversation: “You don’t seem like a very nice person.” Dog training instructor: “Get excited! Look happier! Make your voice happy! You have to sound HAPPEEEEE! If you don’t sound HAAPPPPEEEEE!!! your dog won’t know that she’s doing it right.”
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