I didn't Mean it Like That! Tone of voice practice | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Replace the trigger words: "I know!"

"Yeah, that makes sense."; "Right."; "Got it."; "Okay."

Replace the trigger words: "Leave me alone."

"I need a minute.", "Can I have some space?"; "I'll come back in a few minutes."

Replace the target words: "That's stupid!"

"I don't understand that."; "That doesn't make sense to me."; "Can you explain?"; "I see it differently."

Replace the trigger words: "You're annoying."

"That's bothering me."; "I need a break."; "Can we change the topic?"; "I'm getting frustrated."

Replace the trigger words: "That's not fair."

"That feels unfair."; "Can we talk about that?"; "I'm confused about that."; "Can you explain why?"

Replace the trigger words: "Calm down!"

"Let's slow down."; "Wer're okay"; "I want to understand."; "Let's figure this out."

Repace this trigger word: "Whatever."

"Okay"; "That's fine."; "I don't mind.", "It's up to you."

Before speaking, what are some questions to ask yourself to ensure tone matches the goal?

What is my goal? Does my tone match that goal? Does my body langauge match that goal?

What are some ways to "repair" a rude tone?

Softer pitch, slower speed, warmer facial expression, different word choice

"Seriously?"

Practice versions: playful, supportive, judgmental

"Why would you do that?"

Practice versions: curious, shocked, sarcastic

"That's not what I meant."

Practice versions: kind, annoyed, defensive, dismissive

"I'm fine."

Practice versions: calm, slightly upset, very upset

Volume awareness while saying "Stop."

Practice versions: whisper, normal voice, loud, playful, angry

"Sure!"

Practice versions: happy, annoyed, sarcastic, hurt, excited

Peer: "You did it wrong."

Practice various responses such as "Whatever."; "Can we look at it together?"; "I thought it was supposed to be this way."

Parent: "Did you finish your school work?"

Practice versions for "yes": respectful, annoyed, defensive

You text "Sorry, I can't come." Friend responds, "Fine."

Practice versions: "That's okay." "No worries!", "Oh....okay..."

"I don't get this."

Practice versions: respectful + calm, annoyed, whiny, confident and mature

"Wow. That's.....interesting."

Practice versions: genuine curiosity, sarcasm, bored, excited