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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/SirJohnSmythe on 2025-06-26 21:53:40+00:00.

This is true for job interviews, getting a favor from customer service, or personal disagreements - you decide how much people will hear and whether they’ll disagree based on the voice you say it with.

I spent years feeling like nobody listened to me. Turns out I needed to fake a bit of enthusiasm to get people to see reason.

If it’s hard to control your tone (I’m on the spectrum) try to improve your mood.

Positive and sincere - smile even when on the phone. Watch a funny clip to get out of your funk before you bring up “the problem”