August 23, 2006 at 12:00 am #45667
Amy
Participant
I think it’s a cultural thing. My mom’s side of the family is Italian, and we are louder than hell when we’re together. My paternal grandfather was also Italian, and most of my memories of him involve him speaking VERY loudly. Both Italian and African-American cultures tend to be passionate, and I think that passion carries over into communication styles as well.