I almost never correct people who pronounce my name wrong. (It’s Dare-Uh.) Part of the reason I don’t is because, so often, the way I correct people becomes more of the topic at hand over the name ...

Volume: This is how quietly or loudly you’re speaking. The volume of your voice will change depending on the situation and whatever emotions you may be feeling—and it can affect how other people ...

As long-time Hackaday readers will know, there is much rubbish spouted in the world of audio about perceived tone and performance of different hi-fi components. Usually this comes from audiophiles ...

Understanding and using the right tone in writing isn’t just for English majors and aspiring novelists—it’s a career-enhancing skill. Mastering this skill can make the difference between earning ...

Tone policing, Anderson tells me, is when someone focuses on how you're expressing yourself rather than what you're actually saying. "It's essentially derailing a conversation by critiquing someone's ...