We humans communicate with words – and sometimes also with sign language – but things like body language, gestures, and even the pitch, tone and timbre of our voices matter a lot, too.
For example, men typically speak with lower voices than women, and men’s voices are in general readily distinguishable from women’s. In societies in which most power is – or historically has been – in the hands of men, that means that lower voices are often associated with authority.
Deeper voices are also often associated with men perceived as ‘more masculine’ than others and are often experienced by women as more attractive. Some research also suggests that men with deeper voices are, in fact, statistically more likely to have genetically healthier children, suggesting that a deep voice in a man is one indicator of health.
On the other hand, research also suggests that women perceive men with deeper voices as more likely to be unfaithful. So, you know, food for thought.
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