Knowing your audience...
This is a concept that I only really began to be conscious of in the past five years or so.
As a younger woman, I spoke to everyone in pretty much the same manner...with respect, in a friendly & familiar tone. This was working for me pretty well.
However, sometime in my mid-thirties, I came to the realization that speaking with people who were older and had more life experience than me, was different than speaking with those who were younger and were perhaps looking upon me as an elder or in a more parental role.
Knowing your audience is Key! And yet often feels to me like something that is hard to ever really 'know'.
So...in an attempt to know you all better (my audience for this public speaking class) I will now present you with a brief on-line survey. It will be short and sweet analysis will the goal of betting adapting my future speeches to this captive audience.
1. Did you take this public speaking class because...
a. You dread giving speeches and want to overcome your fears by practicing this skill.
b. You are a communications major.
c. This is a prerequisite for your AA or to transfer into a bachelor's program.
d. Another reason altogether. Please explain.
2. Your gender?
3. Your age?
Thanks in advance for your responses. Happy weekend.
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