We often talk about looks or humor as important assets when it comes to seduction, but the voice is an advantage not to be underestimated. According to a study by the Happn app, one in 3 singles could fall in love just by listening to their suitor's voice, without even having met them first. You should have said earlier that talking is all it takes to find love! So what is it about the voice that makes it such a powerful seduction weapon?
# Can you seduce with your voice?
Of the 1,200 people who took part in the survey, 65% said they could fall in love with someone just by listening to their voice. So voice seems to be an important criterion for people looking for love. But which voice is the most seductive? Soft, calm and reassuring voices win the battle! 74% of those surveyed prefer this type of voice, as opposed to 18% who are charmed by deep voices. Our voice allows our interlocutor to feel us and, above all, to interpret our words. It's easy to identify someone's emotions through their voice. For example, imagine asking your suitor about his hobbies. If he answers with a shaky, stammering voice, it's easy to see that this is a subject he doesn't want to talk about, and that he's probably ashamed of it. Of course, facial expressions and gaze also help us to understand, but the voice confirms this impression.
So what are the techniques for seducing with your voice? First of all, your voice intonation must be consistent with the ideas you want to convey to the other person. If the aim is to compliment and seduce the person in front of you, it's best not to use the voice of a 5-year-old child. If you adopt the right intonation and tone, you'll come across as confident and attractive. Next, work on the volume of your voice. If you're intimidated in front of your suitor, you'll speak in a low voice. But speaking in a loud voice shows that you're not afraid to make contact and that you're confident. Finally, our voice is our identity. It bears the marks of our existence, and is unique to each of us. It's also what gives it its charm. So, to seduce, don't hesitate to simply speak!
# Does our voice reflect our personality?
Our voice is the literal translation of our psychological state. It reflects our personality and emotions on a daily basis. When we call someone, the simple "hello?" lets us know the mood of the person we're talking to, especially if we know the person. When we feel strong emotions like anger, it's even harder to hide them. In anger, our voice trembles, our throat tightens and our speech rate is very high. This is how our voice betrays our emotions in everyday life.
Our voice is supposed to reflect our inner world. To prove it, here's the story of a criminal lawyer. She had a very specific voice: a mixture of deep and feminine. This voice made her a household name in the courts. However, one day, to please her partner, she decided to have her vocal cords operated on. This operation subsequently led to her breaking up with her boyfriend, as well as the defeat of all her court cases. Her high-pitched voice had lost all its charm. The lawyer said she couldn't recognize her voice anymore, and dreamed of getting it back. This story shows that we all have different voices, and that's what makes us unique. It's also important to point out that there are 7 billion people and 7 billion different voices.
# The influence of the voice
The voice is an effective means of influence. By using its richness, you can convey a clear message with confidence. The quality of the voice is not the most important point, the key is knowing how to use it. To do this, you need to project your voice, i.e. adapt the volume to the situation. Varying the volume of your voice allows you to emphasize important points. To convey a message, you also need to adopt a tone full of sincerity. This tone will convey an overall feeling in your message, and will play an essential role in the way people perceive it.
These techniques are used in the commercial world. For example, in commercials, voice-overs are a must. It serves to humanize the advert and creates a special atmosphere. For an advert to have an impact on its audience, you need to find a voice with a volume that attracts attention, as well as a voice with a tone that matches the advert's message. To give you another example, the SNCF chose Simone Hérault as the voice of the company, because she has a specific voice that cuts through difficult soundscapes. This means she can be heard even in a hubbub. Handy for train stations 😉. It's worth noting that the tone chosen by SNCF is neutral, with the aim of calming both the environment and passengers.
Many brands have understood the importance of voice in commerce. Ekoo, for example, offers companies the opportunity to add value to their products on their websites by providing customers with audio. So, whether you're trying to seduce your soulmate or your customers, think voice!
