I went to DG last week and I had an experienced guy with me who gave me some feedback. He told me I am talking too fast in the beginning, causing my brain to freeze. He also stated that I used too many questions with a high note at the end of my sentences. He suggested to make assumptions and also frame the question as though they were statements e.g. shifting the tone of my voice downwards at the end.

I have solely focused on this for the past days and I must say that it does help, although I feel like I am more boring. I guess I need to adjust to the fact that I can’t talk at my natural pace anymore, which is very fast. I am naturally a fidgety guy with a high voice. How did you guys deal with this?