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Yelling, screaming, shouting Devise other ways of attracting attention e.g. forcefully for whatever reason!! handclapping, blowing a whistle signalling, etc !ushing" your voice #$eak face to face Reduce distance between yourself and others Use a softer tone Use sound amplification if available &e'uce noise (turn off ! or radio "ove to a #uieter place$

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