I don't exoect the 'weirdness' to be that much of a hang-up. Things that feel awkward take remarkably little time to stop feeling awkward if you just do them a few times[1][2]. And if the pay-off is big enough, as great voice control would be, I think people would be willing to overcome the initial awkward hurdle.
Also, kids are much less set in their ways, and would grow up thinking talking to computers is completely normal and not give a second thought.
[1] Try this: The next time you're standing somewhere with nothing in your hands (maybe in line, or waiting for a bus), just stand up straight, feet parallel, arms hanging by your side. I started doing this and it felt so strange; I badly wanted to put my hands in my pockets, or cross my arms, or shift onto one foot. I have no idea why. But after a day or two of it, now it feels normal, and, in fact, better than it felt to stand with hands in pockets before.
[2] Or try this: If you order something from Starbucks or McDonald's or whatever, mix up your standard phrase. I used to always order, "Can I get a..." and now say "I would like ... please". That, too, was very strange to me, but now feels normal.
So basically, little things can feel awkward, but that goes away with remarkably little experience pushing through the awkwardness.
Also, kids are much less set in their ways, and would grow up thinking talking to computers is completely normal and not give a second thought.
[1] Try this: The next time you're standing somewhere with nothing in your hands (maybe in line, or waiting for a bus), just stand up straight, feet parallel, arms hanging by your side. I started doing this and it felt so strange; I badly wanted to put my hands in my pockets, or cross my arms, or shift onto one foot. I have no idea why. But after a day or two of it, now it feels normal, and, in fact, better than it felt to stand with hands in pockets before.
[2] Or try this: If you order something from Starbucks or McDonald's or whatever, mix up your standard phrase. I used to always order, "Can I get a..." and now say "I would like ... please". That, too, was very strange to me, but now feels normal.
So basically, little things can feel awkward, but that goes away with remarkably little experience pushing through the awkwardness.