Satirical 'Study' Claims Tone of Voice, Not Words, Causes Emotional Reactions
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The Onion Staff
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A satirical article from The Onion-style publication reports on a fictional study claiming that people cry not because of what you say, but because of your harsh tone and judgmental delivery. The "study" humorously suggests the real issue is whether you're ineloquent or just an asshole, with participants confirming that the words themselves aren't mean, but the way they're said makes them feel stupid.
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There is so much judgment in your voice when you say stuff like, 'Oh, you actually went to the...'
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