Even, the tone of voice we use when speaking can be taken negatively even if we are speaking about one of the most positive things in the world.
This is so true, its been a rather stressful couple of months and my hubby and I who generally have all the patience in the world with each other have been sick. We recently noticed that tone has crept into our responses to each other. Now we have noticed it we have stopped doing it but its amazing how much tone can affect what you say.
The tone of voice is incredibly important. I learned it the hard way. Even if I had a valid point I could not get it across because I did not have the skill to say it the right way. Thank God I improved a lot over the years. Because I realized there is the person on the other side and I imagined how I would feel if someone talks to me like this. I would not like it. So I keep that in mind with every word I say. Treat others like you would want to be treated kind of thing. :)
Sometimes is harder than the other times, but I always try to catch myself when speaking with the wrong voice or tone. It can be a huge difference. :)