[Slip18]

This is one of the more inocuous things Matt Lewis said. And my daddy always told me to "dress for success." So daddy was correct.

How Audiences Rate You

Visual = 55%
Vocal = 33%
Words you speak = 7%

This helped me quite a bit. I've always been afraid to speak at FreeRepublic events because I thought I didn't have enough arguments to go around. LOL! This shows me that as long as you stay within your conservative realm, look presentable and have a pleasant speaking voice, you'll be a success!

I surely did like that one.

I'll send more of my little observations later on.

[strela]

How Audiences Rate You

Visual = 55%
Vocal = 33%
Words you speak = 7%

I carefully noted the "commandments" of public speaking as well:

- Frame the debate.
- Know the difference between your immediate audience and your REAL audience, then tailor your message accordingly.
- Smile. Make eye contact.
- Don't say "Um." It is verbal static. People hate listening to static, and will do their best to tune it out.
- Don't point. It makes you look judgemental and severe.
- Target your specific message to your audience.
- Use repetition. Use repetition. Use repetition. Use repetition.

Did I mention "use repetition?"

[Auntie Mame]

While lisening to BobJ's talk at the dinner, I actually thought of that very thing, the 7% substance thing, because as Bob talked, I would find myself thinking, "Wow, what a great speech Bob is giving," and then I'd have to hurry to catch up to what he was saying because my admiring thoughts were getting in the way. Thank goodness for the archive which I'm listening to right now. That 7% thing appears to be about right, at least in my case.

Oh my goodness! Chuck Muth is speaking now on the Radio FR archive! It's from his luncheon talk, I wonder if they got his talk during the morning too? I'm so glad Freepers can hear him.