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Re: [NSW] Boarding trains at Wynyard



"Anita Lukaszyk" <neety@iprimus.com.au> wrote in message
> maikha@my-deja.com wrote:
>
> > Why does "Glen" (DVA Voice) always have to yell at us when he gives
> > that announcement???
> >
> > "intending passengers are reminded for their own convienience and
> > safety to  REMAIN BEHIND TO YELLOW LINE, UNTIL ALL PASSENGERS HAVE
> > ALIGHTED FROM THE TRAIN! Please stand clear, Cityrail appreciates your
> > co-operation"
>
> The tone of voice is important when making announcements. I found
> Grant Goldman's ("Glen") DVA to have a serious tone to it. People
> are more likely to pay attention to a serious sounding announcement
> than one that is soft and barely audible.

One guard told me blokes were ignoring Sonia, cause it was like their wives
nagging them and when they hear a shelia's voice, they just tune out.