New psychology research finds a subtle link between speaking speed and politeness

New psychology research finds a subtle link between speaking speed and politeness

New research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science provides evidence that the speed at which a person speaks is closely connected to how polite they are trying to be. The findings suggest that people tend to slow down their speech when they want to sound courteous, and they naturally perceive slower speech from others as more formal and polite. These insights offer a deeper understanding of how subtle vocal changes help navig…