Comments on: Voice, Noise and Choice

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:27:35 +0000

Hi Meg, thanks for bringing up cultural differences. I admit to having been put off by tones that seem angry or cold, forgetting that culture may be a factor in a particular interaction.

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:09:10 +0000

Yes, BLW. I all too often fail to pause before speaking when emotions are involved. I need to work on that.

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:07:29 +0000

Katie, I just love when a mother and daughter can speak to each other as friends. It makes me feel that we do all kinds of things right. As for that writing voice, I’d love to hear how you approach fiction writing, if you do any.

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:04:33 +0000

Hi Joshua, welcome to The Halfway Point! I find it interesting when others can’t handle it when someone changes. It is after all part of growing. Thanks for visiting and I hope to see you again soon.

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:01:44 +0000

Hi Maggie, welcome to The Halfway Point! I’m glad that you brought up consistency of values. I think it’s integral to not only being sincere in how we communicate but in finding strength in everyday life. Thanks for finding your way here and I hope to hear from you again soon.

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:57:06 +0000

Indigo, I tend to pay attention to words more closely when I determine what a person means. But I do appreciate a warm gesture, a smile and a hug when words aren’t enough. Hugs.

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:50:44 +0000

Tony, I smile because I think it’s so appropriate to call how we communicate a puzzle. I have on occasion found myself scratching my head when someone appears to be warm one day and then icy the next.

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:41:23 +0000

Kate, your comment reminds me that I was very blunt for many years and that didn’t prove to be the best way to nurture friendships. I learned from someone that a good way to deliver bad news or honest feedback is like a sandwich: start with something soft, then the meat, then close with something soft. If only I can remember this each time.

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:33:54 +0000

I’m totally with you on the first part of your comment, Kitch. And the second part? My husband happens to have a smooth and silky voice being a recording artist so I don’t get anywhere near anything where my voice gets played back.

By: Christine LaRocque

Christine LaRocque — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:50:15 +0000

You know, I agree, we do have so many different voices. But I also think we have so many interpretations of voices and so it can sometimes end up being one big jumble. One big jumble of roles and expectations.