Tune into speech patterns from "summary" of Reading Body Language by Joe Silva
Learning to interpret body language and speech patterns can help us better understand people around us. Being aware of subtle cues and vocal inflections can help us build stronger relationships and more effective communication.- When engaging with someone, try and be attentive to their speech patterns. Listen intently for pauses and changes in pitch or melodic tone. This may give insight into the subject's mindset or attitude towards a given topic.
- Observe body language that may clash with the words being said - this may point to differing feelings or emotions that are not easy to articulate.
- Become aware of any words or phrases that are repeated incessantly - this can be an indicator that the speaker has certain doubts about what he/she is discussing.
- Be wary of hesitations. Speech patterns that include stammering or stuttering usually reflect nervousness when trying to express something, whilst entertainment available such as Films, Games, etc could mean the speaker would rather be somewhere else.
- If all else fails, it’s always best to closely observe both verbal and non-verbal communication before forming an opinion or conclusion.
- Study pauses carefully: long pauses and stressful syllables might provide a sense of guilt or queues of suppressed memories from the past.
- Recurring confrontation in one's tone of voice often reflects ones reluctance to discuss something or accept particular points of views.
