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rickford66

(5,528 posts) Fri Aug 31, 2018, 10:37 PM Aug 2018

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Watching Ali on MSNBC

Neera Tanden has the most annoying nasal voice. She really needs some voice lessons if she wants to continue as a pundit. Otherwise she is fine.

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Watching Ali on MSNBC (Original Post) rickford66 Aug 2018 OP

Been watching her for years and DURHAM D Aug 2018 #1

It's her voice delivery. rickford66 Aug 2018 #2

Well, since you asked... calguy Aug 2018 #3

I agree with you. Blue_true Aug 2018 #6

She does have a high-pitched voice Polly Hennessey Aug 2018 #4

I love Neera. She is analytical and always presents her points with passion. Blue_true Aug 2018 #5

I feel flawed by being annoyed by the timbre of her voice. greyl Aug 2018 #7

DURHAM D

(32,611 posts)

1. Been watching her for years and

Reply to rickford66 (Original post)

Fri Aug 31, 2018, 10:46 PM

Aug 2018

don't see a problem.

So, what do you think about her hair? Her makeup? Her choice of clothing?

rickford66

(5,528 posts)

2. It's her voice delivery.

Reply to DURHAM D (Reply #1)

Fri Aug 31, 2018, 10:52 PM

Aug 2018

Maybe my hearing is more sensitive. I don't care what she looks like.

calguy

(5,335 posts)

3. Well, since you asked...

Reply to DURHAM D (Reply #1)

Fri Aug 31, 2018, 10:52 PM

Aug 2018

One of her front teeth is slightly misaligned from the others. It distracts me so much I can't focus on what she's saying.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)

6. I agree with you.

Reply to DURHAM D (Reply #1)

Fri Aug 31, 2018, 10:55 PM

Aug 2018

The observation seemed rather trivia.

Polly Hennessey

(6,809 posts)

4. She does have a high-pitched voice

Reply to rickford66 (Original post)

Fri Aug 31, 2018, 10:53 PM

Aug 2018

but who is perfect. Her intelligence shines brightly.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)

5. I love Neera. She is analytical and always presents her points with passion.

Reply to rickford66 (Original post)

Fri Aug 31, 2018, 10:54 PM

Aug 2018

Her voice is perfectly fine.

greyl

(22,990 posts)

7. I feel flawed by being annoyed by the timbre of her voice.

Reply to rickford66 (Original post)

Fri Aug 31, 2018, 11:08 PM

Aug 2018

To me, the way she plays the instrument of her voice makes it even less pleasant. It's a too-perfect attitude companion for it.
(Talking bout choice of notes and inflection, not feelings and thoughts)

I suppose if there were nothing she could do about it, it would definitely be wrong to criticize. As it is, not so sure. For any professional in the public speaking business, voice lessons might be good advice.

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