Communication Quote by Erin McKean
“if you want someone to stop listening to you go ahead and yell. If you want them to listen to every word, whisper. -Mimi”
About This Quote
Source Advice Column: Listening Strategies, 2019
Soft speech draws attention; loud speech repels listeners.
In simple terms: Whisper to be heard.
Key Takeaway
Use calm tones for influence.
Themes
communication
attention
tone
influence
Mood
strategic
subtle
practical
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- presentations
- negotiations
- personal conversations
Key Concepts
psychology
behavioral science
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you speak loudly?
- How do you gauge appropriate volume?
A Different Perspective
Some may misinterpret whisper as weakness.
![“That happened when I was a freshman in high school. The guy reading it [the Bible] was dating my older sister. I thought he was the cutest thing that had ever happened in Nashville. He was nine years older than me and I thought, 'Mimi, I hate to do this to you, but I'm going to steal this guy…” quote by Amy Grant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa1/amy-grant-7285_bible_that-happened-when-i-was-a-freshman-in-h_342121.jpg)
