Another day at the office. The ‘phone rings and the man on the other end of line proceeds to ask me about a client we no longer work for. I am polite and as helpful as I can be and he gets chattier, throwing in a little French for comic effect. We get to the ‘thanks very much’ part of the conversation where he stops and adds, ‘by the way, you have a lovely voice.’ I tell him it’s sweet of him to say so and thank him, remembering he works in ad sales. But I can’t deny I am flattered; in my days as a receptionist, my voice was always remarked upon, and those long-forgotten days are recalled as I replace the receiver, smiling.
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
Compliment
Another day at the office. The ‘phone rings and the man on the other end of line proceeds to ask me about a client we no longer work for. I am polite and as helpful as I can be and he gets chattier, throwing in a little French for comic effect. We get to the ‘thanks very much’ part of the conversation where he stops and adds, ‘by the way, you have a lovely voice.’ I tell him it’s sweet of him to say so and thank him, remembering he works in ad sales. But I can’t deny I am flattered; in my days as a receptionist, my voice was always remarked upon, and those long-forgotten days are recalled as I replace the receiver, smiling.
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4 comments:
One would have to surmise your voice is pleasing, a balm, based on the voice we hear here. Here hear.
Yes, I am sure your voice is lilting, feminine and soft, part of the Taurean beauty.
You certainly do have a beautiful voice, both in writing & speaking.
What a cute poster. Love the mouse and its listening ears.
August
In my mind's ear, I imagine your voice to be kind of a low Suzanne Pleshett growl.
No need to correct me if I'm wrong.
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