He thinks of fiction as a "form of social opposition", but his prevailing tone is sociable, ironic, forgiving.
The benefits from investing in decent cooked meals are huge: better learning and better habits later in life; a calm and sociable lunch hall also sets a tone for the rest of the day".
He adopts a tone like the most sociable guy at a cocktail party (meaning, he's not Krugman, who's the argumentative one in the corner), trying to explain, but doing so in an easygoing way that won't scare anyone off.
On the website of an agency specialising in voice talent, I came across a sound file of Lesley Manville introducing herself in jokily crestfallen tones: "I'm very sociable.
Your appearance and your demeanor will set the tone of the party, so you must be presentable and sociable from beginning to end.
Lawrence West, England Hockey: "A fun and sociable team sport, hockey is a great all-round workout, boosting cardiovascular fitness and toning major muscle groups such as your core and legs.
Sociability independently differentiated resilient girls from non-resilient (resilient more sociable) and competent (resilient less sociable) girls.
"Being sociable is important.
