According to news reports, a recent study shows that men who use concise and to-the-point language are more popular with women. In contrast, men who use long sentences are less attractive; women seem to prefer men who speak smoothly.
Linguists believe that women generally prefer to use long sentences, so they find concise language more masculine. The only exception is that, as long as a language is foreign, regardless of length, those men possess considerable exotic charm. Molly Babel, a professor of linguistics at the University of British Columbia, Canada, stated: "Voice is a magical and flexible tool when humans construct their self-identity. When you are in an unfamiliar environment, if your voice is novel or has an exotic flavor, it will be more attractive."
Another survey conducted among Canadian students showed that respondents generally prefer voices similar to their own. Additionally, men with deep voices are considered more attractive, while women who have voices reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe with breathiness are more favored. This is because such voices sound younger and healthier, and they also inspire more vitality.
