Quote Originally Posted by rachel06 View Post
And then I like the dissonance between being spoken to politely and whatever abuse might be occurring, and I like that feeling that even though it sounds like a request, really it's a command.
Hmmm, Such a dissonance would be far better than to find disappointment in a dom whose bark is worse than his bite.

And you get to wonder what would happen if you didn't obey. I just find all of that subtler, and more satisfying, than raised voices and sharp orders. And then if a voice does get raised, or a command issued, it's much more meaningful.
I find I get a big reaction from the smallest of change in vocal level.