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anonymous
writes:I've always had an extremely high pitched voice. I've gotten used to it, however I realized it's hindering my dating life and finding a job. It doesn't help that I'm very petite either. I graduated with a business major but it doesn't matter how great my interview is because people are too distracted by my voice. What should I do?
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reader, Miss Lou +, writes (7 November 2014):
I think you need to turn it into a strength. You might consider hiring a voice coach. If money is a limiting factor, look online at YouTube and see if there are any videos on voice control. You don't want to be inauthentic, but some tips for modulation and tone might be useful. You might record yourself to see if there are in peculiarities in your delivery after you've listened to some people talk about the voice and its impact. If it is super high-pitched, leverage that. Take an improv comedy class. Do some things that actually force you to use your voice as you perform. It is something that distinguishes you, so you have to accept it and turn it into a strength. Enroll in a public speaking class or Toastmasters. As you become more confident in yourself, it will truly be less of a hindrance than you are perceiving it to be right now. Your confidence and poise will turn it into an admirable quality about you that people accept and find endearing. Trust me on this.
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reader, BrownWolf  +, writes (6 November 2014):
 Some how I don't think your voice has anything to do with your social and work life. Have you seen the TV show Big Bang Theory? The blonde lady has a high pitch voice and she petite as well. Didn't stop her.I think because you know you have a high pitch voice and expect people to be distracted by it, is causing your own hang ups. If you were confident in who you are...voice and size... and don't care what others think, you will see a difference in the way people treat you.You are already expect bad thing when you go for a job interview just because of your voice. The moment you start doubting yourself, it will show on your face and body language. If the person across from you sees that doubt...why would the want to hire you?You know how good you are...so show it. :)
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reader, So_Very_Confused +, writes (6 November 2014):
 have you considered speaking to a voice coach or speech therapist to see if you can learn a way to modulate your voice a bit? Actors take voice lessons to learn to project and change their voice?
It is very hard for petite women to be taken seriously if we are also slender, look young for our age and have not yet had our voice change (yes as you age your voice will deepen slightly)
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