Can you hear me now?

One thing I've come to especially appreciate about Ugandans is their speaking voice. In most conversations, they speak softly, almost in whispers by American standards. But I know they are capable of speaking loudly when called for by the occasion. Taxi drivers and vendors holler at potential clients. When speaking in front of a church full of people without the help of microphones or speakers, one of my Ugandan colleagues busts out this loud, resonant, preacher voice. I was shocked when I first heard this other voice of his because he usually speaks so softly. As soon as he steps off the stage, his voice returns to its usual volume.

I like this, having a dimmer instead of an on/off switch.