“We saw a clip of some (alleged) high-IQ scientist and developer of AI giving a presentation recently. She did the vocal fry thing. The first time you do that, your credibility decreases by about 50%, IMHO.”
I knew a woman who had just gotten her Ph.D. and was applying for her first job. She spoke with the “upward” inflection at the end of her sentences. I suggested it would be to her benefit to stop doing that as it doesn’t sound professional. Instead of being grateful she took offense and became angry. The last I heard she was employed at a good University but at a lower position than I would expect for her years of service. I don’t know if the inflection has anything to do with that. Beware offering constructive advice to modern women.
“Instead of being grateful she took offense and became angry.”
Btw that is a great tip for young people to use on dates.
Offer constructive suggestions/tips and wait for the reaction.
Even if the person disagrees with your suggestion they should be polite about it—if they get defensive or hostile time to run run run away...
“Beware offering constructive advice to modern women.
When Hubby’s sister was in her 40s she was having a conversation with her father. He told her she said, “Uh”, too much when she spoke. She was an CPA to hot shots in Hollywood. She never talked to him again. That went on for about five years, then she died. Then he died. Stupid!
They both had life-long issues when it came to character.