Bullish on The Muse: Actually, The Way Women Talk is Just Fine

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You’ve probably seen (at least) some of the constant complaints that women just talk wrong, all the time.

If so, you’re probably wondering what we’re doing that’s so terrible. Sometimes it’s vocal fry — talking in a low, “fried”-sounding voice. Oh, but do note that if we talk “normally”, without vocal fry, we are annoyingly high-pitched. Other times it’s saying “just” (really). Or, of course, upspeak. (“My name is Jennifer? I’m the new project manager?”)

Let me add just add one thing: These vocal techniques can be a tool to get things done.

Read more on The Muse.

Author Bio: Jennifer Dziura

Jennifer Dziura founded GetBullish in the 2010s to provide a feminist take on careers, entrepreneurship, and boldly managing personal and professional relationships. Since then, the blog has spawned a gift store offering thousands of items, including hundreds designed by Jen herself. Jen studied philosophy at Dartmouth College, later received a masters degree in education, and is a former standup comedian and adult spelling bee host. She has spoken at Yale, Harvard, and many other universities and conferences and organized six Bullish Conferences. She lives in Brooklyn and writes from a planty corner of the GetBullish warehouse.