My First Week in India: Expectations vs. Reality My First Week in India: Expectations vs. Reality Arriving in a new country is always a mix of excitement and apprehension. As I embarked on my journey to India, I had a set of expectations based on research, stories, and stereotypes. My first week in India has been a whirlwind of experiences that have both aligned with and diverged from my expectations. Here’s a comparison of what I anticipated versus what I actually encountered. Expectations Warm and Humid Weather: I expected the weather to be consistently warm and humid, as is often depicted in travel blogs and movies. Spicy Food: I anticipated a diet heavily spiced with rich and diverse flavors, given India’s renowned culinary reputation. Cultural Festivities: I was excited to witness vibrant cultural festivals and traditional celebrations throughout the year. ...
Voice expiration of air with the vocal cords drawn close so as to vibrate audibly (as in uttering vowels and consonant sounds as \v\ or \z\). Here the examples of voice with sentence:- 1) He has a deep voice. 2) “Can we speak privately?” she said in a low voice. Developing voice quality Although our voice quality depends on various factors such as our vocal habits developed since our childhood and the structure and conditions of speech organs, which cannot be changed much, we can improve on our voice quality by manipulating other aspects of voice such as rate, volume, pitch and pauses. To develop voice quality, we need to first identify the strengths and weaknesses of our voice. Just like effective body language enables us to enhance the impact of our speech, a proper use of our voice makes our speech more lively and dynamic. The featurés associated with our voice are known as paralinguistic features.