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3504 Speaking thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
AUDIENCE ATTENTION
When speaking to an audience of more than 10, at any given moment 40% of them will not be listening so repetition with variety is recommended.
Dale O. Ferrier, Trainer, Wolcottville, IN, USA
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-27)
Current Rating: 7.6 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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PHONE-FRIENDLY
When you pick up a phone...smiley as you answer it, the person on the other end will notice it and will enjoy talking to you
Vanessa, student, FB, GA, USA
(4) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-20)
Current Rating: 7.3 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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SPEAKING TO PEOPLE WITH A HEARING LOSS
When speaking to someone with a hearing loss do not over exaggerate your mouth movements. Speak normally but not too fast. Do not turn away or cover your mouth in any way. You also should not have gum in your mouth. You don't always need to speak louder depending on their hearing loss.
Cindy West, Interpreter, Pa, US
(5) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-18)
Current Rating: 7.4 out of 10 based on 26 reviews
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SPEECH RATE
To estimate how long a speech will take to deliver, count the number of words and divide by 150
Jeremy Rose, Adjunct Professor, Minneapolis, MN, USA
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-17)
Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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CLARITY
When writing a speech, never include a word you have to look up.
James Erwin, Editor, Des Moines, IA, USA
(38) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 7.7 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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TIMING A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION.
Plan for one slide per minute. Most beginners make (especially short) talks that are about twice too long.
OntologicalDoubt, Psychologist, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
(10) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 6.6 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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BUYING A DIGITAL CAMERA
A 6 megapixel digital camera offers plenty of resolution for snapshots, web publishing, and even 8x10 prints, and is adequate for 16x20 prints. For 20x30 posters, full-page magazine photography, and the like, 10 megapixels would be a better idea. Generally speaking, a top-notch 6MP camera takes better pictures than a cheapo 10MP camera.
Mark H. Anbinder, Technology Evangelist, Ithaca, New York, USA
(17) Contributions from this contributor since (2007-08-14)
Current Rating: 7 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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LECTURING IN BULGARIA
If you are speaking English to Bulgarians, write 20 minutes of material for a 60-minute speech to allow time for translation.
Robert Horvitz, artist
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Current Rating: 5.3 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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PUBLIC SPEAKING
Address your lecture to the median intelligence of your audience.
Carla van Berkum, Russian studies teacher, Baltimore, Maryland
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Current Rating: 6 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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ANSWERING THE TELEPHONE
If you say, "Mr Jones speaking," the caller will think you're a stuffed shirt. If you say, "Frank speaking," the caller will think you're a blue-collar worker. If you say, "Frank Jones speaking," the caller's impression of you will be neutral, which is what you want on the first contact.
Richard Malone, Vancouver, Washington
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Current Rating: 5.6 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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SPEAKING FRENCH IN ENGLISH
One in 20 words and phrases spoken in everyday French is actually English.
The Story of English, hosted by Robert MacNeil, PBS
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Current Rating: 4.7 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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