Hadar Shemesh demonstrates how flat intonation changes how listeners hear simple words. When you say "good" with no pitch variation, it sounds completely different from saying it with natural ups and downs. Hear the contrast and learn why your tone matters.
Let's say I come to you and I say, hi, how are you? And your response is good.
Good.
Because in your first language, flat intonation is a part of how you speak.
Good.
Fine. And you could even be saying it with a smile.
Good.
Because people expect to hear this pitch dropping.
Good.
Good. Not hearing that would immediately trigger a feeling or thought like something's not good. Good versus good. Can you hear the difference?
Good. Good.
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