Downward Inflection

Amy shares the power of the downward inflection to command greater self-respect and get others to take you more seriously. Here Amy demonstrates and shows you how to master it to project gravitas.
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[@kevabela6307]

Powerful. WOW. And what incredible techniques. Thank you. Yes, I think I've used the upward inflection my entire life because I HAVE been insecure not confident. Additionally, my personality is humble and kind and I attempt to create a "oneness" with others. However, as a middle-aged woman now, I wish to convey the uniqueness of my Self and the expertise of what I have to share. Perfect 👌

[@JoseEspinoza-ij9lb]

Hey, I found this video while looking for exercises or ways to improve my downward tonality. I'm glad I found you. Your video is not only useful, but you're also very entertaining to listen to. You count with a new follower ;)

[@overkillblackjack2910]

The speech pattern that really gets me also is answering a 'yes or no' question with a sentence instead of a "yes" or "no." Example: "Are you going to the movies tonight?" Instead of answering, "Yes," the person says, "I am." Uuuugggghhhhh!!!! I don't know why I let it drive me so crazy. Maybe it's because the person answering you is wanting to not lose control of the conversation and not be 'submissive' by accepting the role of answerer. Instead, by forming a sentence, they are slowing your questioning and initiating some momentum of their own. To me, it feels unfriendly and distancing, like the person is putting up a wall or a defense or whatnot. Finally, I may be wrong, but it seems like attractive women use this speech pattern or style the most, maybe partly because they have been hurt or taken advantage in the past?? Or maybe because they see it as in vogue or fashionable or trendy??

[@mikeg3810]

I don’t know, but you might be overthinking things a bit…But hey, looks like you can deep dive further on the subject and perhaps discover something new.

[@jeanlynch5898]

This is interesting to me, because I took an Irish language class once and learned that in that language, there is no "yes"/"no" response. Instead, you anwer with a negative or positive sentence. I am doing X or I'm not doing X. Plain old yes/no is not an option.

[@overkillblackjack2910]

@@jeanlynch5898 thanks for the input.

[@woolfy02]

So, for the people that do narration in KZbin videos, downward inflection actually shows confidence in what they are saying? This one channel I watch, his voice is always Downard, at the end. (Basically, monotone through most of it) If so, that actually makes sense. I do a lot of the downward one (And no smile) but, it's not intentional. lol. That does actually worry me, if people are taking that as an act of aggression or maybe they think I'm angry. Humans are complex! I assumed inflection in voice, was just sub-consciously happening. Anyways, that's why I decided to look this up. It just didn't make sense. I do it because I have bad depression and so, it comes out like that in my voice. (Monotone as well) Definitely not intentional. (I'm sure most people can relate to that) That is good to know that it actually has meaning! Great video.

[@adammagson]

Absolutely fantastic content!

[@grzesiekjaneczko3253]

Thanks Carroll

[@PinupSticknerd]

😊 👍 preciate you

[@GazuntaiWorld]

Amazing. It works. Thanks.

[@unagi9092]

Just wow.

[@bad_ideas_only]

Wow thank you so much!

[@jkennaw4314]

Some Australians have a severe upward inflection that grates on my nerves. I can't stand it, and I've always wondered if it's a regional thing or what

[@TimGreen87]

This is a really cool video.

[@LouDFrog15]

Nice explaination. I am a subscriber,.

[@overkillblackjack2910]

It seems younger, attractive women use the upward inflection the most.

[@quinn9240]

Upward inflection is way too common among young people especially young women.

[@PedigreeMongrel]

This journalists downward inflection is ott once you notice it you can't not notice it's so annoying 😂