March 22nd 2008
Secrets of good phoning
‘For people who like peace and quiet:a phoneless cord.’
When you are feeling anxious, the tension can come through in your voice and create problems for you on the phone. Research shows that an anxious man sounds elderly, inflexible, irritable and bad-tempered. Tense women can be judged to be irrational,emotional and unstable.
You can rid yourself of tension before phoning by relaxing yourmind and your muscles. Take a deep breath, tighten up all over, clench your fists and toes, stretch your legs and hold for a slowcount of five.
Relax and breathe out for a count of five. Take another deepbreath, hold for a count of five, breathe out and relax. Make sure your teeth are unclenched by putting your tongue against theback of your top front teeth. Continue Reading »
