Mind Your Tone

So have you ever noticed how some drama queens and kings have an ever alternating tone in their voice? And it isn't the pleasant tone inflections either!  It is either high and out comes a wine or it is loud and high and out comes an annoying half yell.

 WHaaaaaT?! 

So what do you do with people like this?  If it comes out in a wine, look at them in a cross way and ask them if something is wrong before you continue the conversation.  This will usually disrupt their vocal tone into a nice pleasant tone and you can continue your conversation.  IF you ignore them you will have to continue to listen to their dramatic negative vocal tones.  

If the tone is a half yell, ask them nicely to use a friendly tone with you or ask them why they are using that voice with you.  You can also tell them that they are coming across to you as cross and then ask them if that is their intent.  When it is someone you know and feel comfortable with, just nicely ask them to use their friendly voice. Continue to use this tactic until they change their habit. Some habits are very hard to break, so don't give up and continue to ask nicely so that your conversations can be pleasant and enjoyable.  Remember to Mind your Manners Please and your Tone.  Thank You and have a great day!