High rising intonation, or “uptalk,” refers to the practice of ending declarative sentences with a rising-pitch intonation that can make the sentences sound like questions rather than statements. For some people, it is a pet peeve that can interfere with understanding. Explain at least one way in which someone can combat their uptalk to become a more effective communicator.

What will be an ideal response?

Combating uptalk will involve monitoring your own nonverbal behavior. As the text indicates, self-monitoring is not easy. Therefore, it may also be helpful to ask others for their impressions. You could have a friend count how many instances of uptalk you engage in during a conversation. Minimizing one’s uptalk also reflects the effective skill of avoiding nonverbal distractions.