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Rapid Speech

Speaking notably faster than normal baseline rate.

AnxietyExcitementDeceptionStress

Visual Description

Words come quickly, may run together, less pausing.

Duration: variableVisibility: obvious

How to Observe

Compare to person's baseline
Note if content matches energy
Check for other stress indicators

Context Matters

•Nerves speed up speech
•Excitement does too
•May be trying to convince
•Time pressure causes it

Common Misinterpretations

⚠May be natural speaking style
⚠Caffeine can cause it
⚠Enthusiasm vs nervousness

Quick Info

Primary Signal

Anxiety

Body Region

🔊Voice

Reliability

moderate

Duration

variable

Visibility

obvious

Related Cues

Voice Pitch Rise

Fidgeting/Restless Hands

Associated Emotions

Anxiety Excitement

Related Temporal States

Acute Stress Response

Rumination Cycle