UCI campus sign

It’s yet unclear whether a syrupy speech pattern is cosmetic catnip, however in 2021 scientists from the University of California, Irvine and the University of Utah found that this women who speak slowly with well-formed vowels are perceived as more appealing. Interestingly, the same study found than men can get away with mumbling.

For the full story, please visit https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/women-seen-as-more-attractive-if-they-speak-clearly-mzg22l0wt. 

connect with us

         

© UC Irvine School of Social Sciences - 3151 Social Sciences Plaza, Irvine, CA 92697-5100 - 949.824.2766