Do you find it easier to talk in rhyme or other musical format?

[Madame Catfish]

Asperger's seems to have a lot to do with odd speaking behaviour (talking too fast, too formally, etc), and I want to know if anyone else has this quirk. Do you find it easier to speak in rhyme or other more poetic format, or with music playing or speaking at an unusual pitch? Please feel free to answer in free verse if you like, .


I rhyme inadvertently on occasion, especially when I am nervous. Something about it is easier than the normal mode of communication. Maybe it's repetitive and structured nature is appealing to an aspie. Although annoying when done accidentally, and somewhat creepy to those that try to talk to me during a panic attack, it has given me quite the reputation as a rapper.

 

[NewOldAspie]

Sounds beautiful but that is my imagination. I am monatone...put you to sleep.

 

[Slothra]

It is helpful for me to speak following some kind of rhythm, because I am a fast speaker. Also, things that rhyme or that are put to song are easier for me to memorize. Does that part apply to you, as well?

 

[Suzanne]

I do tend to speak elaborately and when I am quoting from others, I tend to use what I perceive is their emotions. My husband says: can you please relate such and such in a normal voice and I have to explain that I cannot do it. I do try, but end up letting the emotions come in. This utterly confuses my husband, who believes that I am being emotional for the wrong reasons and I try to reassure him that I am not actually feeling that way.

I tend to have a rather wide vocabulary and often get the: what on earth or evening teasing me for sounding posh!

 

[zurb]

Sometimes I do when I'm alone in the car. Always been fascinated with how much easier it flows.

 

[Aspergirl4hire]

I once spent a day answering every question with a Shakespearean quote--after a while, it was easier to do that than speak "normally."

I don't recommend doing this unless you attend Ren fairs (sadly, I don't: too many errors in speech, costume, weapons, and "current" events for the period). I should enjoy them, but they drive me insane.

 

[Jess]

I certainly think in rhyme, but for some reason it catches in my throat and doesn't escape my mouth

 

[zurb]

Not quite on topic, but at a Toastmasters group I attended, one member always gave the Timer's Report in rhyme. It added interest to an otherwise usually dry presentation.