UGH! That guy over in the corner has been talking about video games for half an hour now in that tired, monotone voice! If we don’t turn the A/C on (I’m talking walk-in cooler), I will fall asleep.

What’s with I.T. people and having tired, monotone voices? You know what I’m talking about?

Ok, maybe it’s not just I.T. people. But seriously, clear your throat. I get it, you’re tired. You work a lot.

Here are 4 tips on how not to sound tired, that is, unless you’re doing it on purpose. In which case, stop.