I've always wondered why this happened when I answer the phone at work. Higher pitched than normal my coworkers would laugh and say that it didn't sound like me.
Why You Subconsciously Change Your Voice in Different Situations
Sometimes we realize that our voice sounds different from what we’re used to. It can be higher when you’re talking to strangers and want to avoid possible confrontations or low and deep when you’re at work, surrounded by important people. The truth is, this is a subconscious mechanism that our body has, and every voice change has meaning behind it.
To help you understand why this happens, Bright Side selected the most common scenarios where we can hear our voice changing.
1. When talking to strangers


When we talk to strangers our voices may sound higher and even baby-ish. This happens because when we speak this way, we’re perceived as having a non-threatening attitude, and when we make our first contact, we want it to be as friendly as possible.
2. When doing business


Normally, when we’re in a work environment, we want to be taken seriously and to be respected, and dropping our voice tone is one of the assets we use to achieve that. A study found that people with a deeper vocal pitch are perceived as more dominant than others.
3. When talking to your friends


If you spend too much time with someone, like your best friend, the tendency is for both of you to start sounding alike. This phenomenon is called phonetic convergence and can be also observed between family members.
4. When we record our voice


The sound of your recorded voice can be totally different from what you hear on a daily basis. This happens because when we hear ourselves normally, our voice is also conducted by bones, while when others hear us, they only hear our voice vibrating in air.
5. When we get caught by surprise


Surprise can be associated with anxiety and stress, and this feeling can modify our voice. More jittery, poor pronunciation, and higher tones are some of the alterations that happen to our voices in this situation.
In which situations do you notice your voice changing?
Comments

Related Reads
18 People Shared the Tricks That Helped Them Save Lots of Money

A Homeless Woman Got a Free Makeover and People Can’t Believe Their Eyes

12 Insane True Stories That Could Make a Tarantino Script Look Tame

My Wife Was Sneaking Out of Bed at Night, and When I Chased Her, My Life Made a 180° Turn

12 Chilling Twists That Flip the Story on Its Head

I Left My Fiancé Right Before Our Wedding Because His Parents Humiliated Me

12 Stories About People Who Witnessed the Acts of True Kindness

15 Strangers Who Took a Normal Day and Made It Unforgettable

16 Stories About Friendships That Turned Sour

I Refused to Abide by My Sister’s Wedding Rule—And She Utterly Destroyed Me

14 People Who Uncovered a Grim Reality About Their Family

14 Work Stories So Wild They Could Be a Netflix Series
