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Georgiana: 在英语表达中，眼神交流和语调与所使用的词汇同样重要。如果我说话时声音柔弱并且眼神向下看，听众可能会觉得我不够自信。相反，如果我清晰地表达并且看着对方，他们会感受到我的自信。自信的表达不仅仅在于选择合适的词语，更在于我如何传递这些词语。因此，我需要注意我的语调，确保它是清晰、平静和稳定的。同时，我也要练习自然的眼神交流，这能让我看起来更诚实、自信，并且表达出对他人的尊重。 Sofia: 在一次英语演讲中，我感到非常紧张，因为我一直避免与听众进行眼神交流，并且我的声音很低沉。我的经理友善地提醒我，要看着大家，用更有活力的声音说话。当我尝试这样做时，我惊讶地发现听众开始点头和微笑，我也感到越来越自信。那一刻，我意识到语言本身是不够的，表达的方式，我的语调，以及我如何与人交流，我的眼神交流，可以改变一切。从那时起，我开始练习在说话时看着别人，并使用平静、稳定的声音，我的自信心也随之增长。

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This chapter explores the importance of eye contact and tone of voice in assertive communication. It emphasizes that confident delivery is as crucial as the words themselves. Examples illustrate how to improve assertiveness through vocal and visual cues.
  • Eye contact and tone of voice are as important as the words used.
  • Soft voice and avoiding eye contact project uncertainty.
  • Clear speech and direct eye contact convey confidence.
  • Assertive tone is clear, calm, and steady.
  • Avoid ending statements as questions; use a downward inflection for certainty.

Shownotes Transcript

Today, we’re continuing the Assertiveness Series, and we’ll talk about The Power of Eye Contact and Tone of Voice when speaking English.  These two things—eye contact and how you sound—are just as important as the words you say. Get the transcript here: Speakenglishpodcast.com/342-assertiveness-the-power-of-eye-contact/)