A respectable speakers’ goal is to appear both competent and likable. They aim to effectively communicate their message in such a way that the receiving party understands and agrees with their point. Whether speaking to a crowd of 1,000 people or a best friend, this underlying goal remains. Both competence and likability are factors in whether people trust or reject the speaker. If someone appears inept, they will not be viewed as a reliable source for the subject at hand. On the flip side, if someone appears unapproachable, cold, or unfriendly, they will have a harder time convincing people to stand by them, as people tend to trust those who are likable. While not every speaker desires to be perceived as such, most do. Although both competence and likability are fundamental to a speakers’ success, competence is more so in professional situations, whereas likability is more so in social situations.
In order to be a friend, one has to be friendly. While not all speakers seek to make friends, this holds true in other circumstances. People tend to pay more attention to people who they like. Likability then, plays a part in all communication. If an individual dislikes someone, they won’t give much thought to what the individual has to say, instead dismissing them with a wave. Another word, which is often used in the
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This is a way of protecting face, their self-image. After all, no one wants to appear inept or insensitive. It is completely natural to aspire to appear both competent and likable, and entirely possible to achieve it. Likeability and competence are both vital to establish a bond between a speaker and a listener. Whether speaking to a crowd of 1,000 or to a best friend, a speaker needs to appear as trustworthy if they want to be taken seriously and not secretly scorned for lack of either likability or
According to Ronald B. Adler and Russell F. Proctor II “competent communication involves achieving one’s goals in a manner that, in most cases, maintains or enhances the relationship in which it occurs” (Adler and Proctor, 22). There are many different ways to be competent in communication. The way someone communicates depends on the personality of the communicator and who they are trying to communicate with. It also greatly depends on the situation in which the communication occurs. For example a “joke that would be ideal would probably be inappropriate at a funeral” (Adler and Proctor, 22). There are many different factors that determine whether someone is communicating competently, and there is a huge range of different behaviors
Even the best arguments have no effect on an audience that does not trust the speaker. Many speakers attempt to establish their ethos through mentioning accolades that establish them as experts. While this can build credibility, this type of communication is weaker than one that emphasizes a mutual understanding to create a personal connection. In her opening statement, Quindlen claims that she sees herself as part of the audience (294). She uses
The speech delivered by Dr. Randy Pausch is a powerful and influential public speaking, including various communication components that we should pay attention to and learn when we present our speeches. This lecture is divided into three parts: My childhood dreams, enabling the dreams of others and lessons learned. Dr. Randy Pausch told his audience what he believed and valued with his proper body languages, effective and efficient delivery and interesting and attractive visual aids. From this speech, it can be told that the speaker’s strengths and effectiveness from the lecture, which can reflect my problems as a communicator and a public speaker
There are many areas of capabilities and each is geared towards the necessary skills required to be a successful communicator. It is believed that the best way to “assess the effectiveness of a leader is through the perceptions of his/her followers” (Oyinlade, 2006).The categories included on this list are examples of the type of skills required of a good leader. Assessing these abilities help you to understand yourself as well as others. This list indicates the starting and current levels of this particular self-
Different tones show signs or reveal if a person is confident, anxious, excited,lying, etc (190-191). The role of tone in nonverbal communication conveys meaning to the receiver while also depending on how the receiver perceives the given message by the speaker.. In his article, “The Effectiveness of Humor in Persuasion: The Case of Business Ethics Training”, Jim Lyttle, former university professor that specializes in teaching and public speaking, argues that the usage of humor affects businesses in a positive way wherein the better the mood of a person is, the better they respond to a persuasive message, and points out that humor in conversations has shown to produce positive effects (Moran). This led to Lyttle stating that humor would increase the effectiveness of a persuasive message because it shows that the production of positive effects from a persuasive tone not only allows a business to become successful but also nurtures and grows businesses. In the article,“Social Psychology”, the authors also agree that having a persuasive tone allows one’s business to prosper because it is noticeable that having a persuasive tone benefits different businesses and people that are in a good mood tend to come to a deal or less likely to disagree towards a persuasive message (Carlsmith et al). From both articles, it shows that the importance of tone increases one’s chances to have a successful
Over the recent four months in Communication 1402 class, I have addressed three formal speechs and completed a number of chapters in the corresponding textbook “Communication Works”. This course of Communication aims to provide general information what public speaking is and how to address a public speaking. Recalling back the experience during the processes of completing the Speech to Imform, Speech to Persuade, and Group Presentation, I will draw a conclusion about this course and these three presentations in five aspects, comprising my previous perception of public speaking before this course; learning from the Speech to Inform; the goal and evaluation of Speech to Persuade; learning from the Group Presentation; the most important thing learned from this course.
Allport defines personality as ‘the dynamic organisation within the individual of those psychological systems that determine his unique adjustment to his environment’ (Allport, 1937). An individual’s unique personality traits and attributes are a powerful indicator of how he/she will interact with the work environment. The difference between average and outstanding employees can often be solely personality related. As the employee is the most valuable asset to the company, ‘selecting the right employee during the process is critical’ (Carbery and Cross, 2013, pp. 41-53)
I have also learned about different types of audiences and speeches including persuasive, informative, entertaining and delivering special occasion speeches. It came to my attention that whenever I was making these presentations or speeches, I needed to do so with confidence, consistence and practice before the actual presentation and completely eliminate the element of panic. It was also clear that capturing the attention of the audience and engaging them in the whole process, it was necessary to have a very strong introduction and also try and use visuals to deliver the message. It was therefore vital to respect each person’s diversity and cultural values (Lucas, 2011).
In order to successfully deliver an oral presentation such as a speech, the speaker must follow certain procedures to ensure his message can be conveyed clearly. Vast amounts of research are essential in order to acquire the knowledge necessary to be able to speak about a topic comfortably and answer any questions the audience might have during the course of the presentation. After acquiring such knowledge about the topic of the presentation the speaker will feel more confident, confidence is key in delivering speeches and other oral presentations because it makes the speaker look more credible and trustworthy. Lastly, the speaker must be fluid and eloquent with his words, the speaker must be able to sound clear and crisp while delivering their
In public speaking I learned many types of concepts, theories and terms of communication. In concepts of publicly speaking there’s, relaxation, practice, credibility, attention getters, attire, organization, volume, emotion, audience relation, and movement. In my first speech, “The any old bag speech” I quickly learned the do’s, don’ts and concepts of my speech performance.
I am an ISTJ with unique personality strengths and weaknesses. My strengthens are being hardworking, productive, efficient, and driven (Kroeger, Thuesen, & Rutledge, 2002, p. 306). In opposition, being compulsive, inexpressive, and driven by routines are my weaknesses (Kroeger et al, 2002, pp. 308-309). The Prentice Hall Self-Assessment increased awareness of more personality strengths and weaknesses for my consideration.
In life we come across many people. Some will hate us while others will adore us. The ones who hate us can be referred to as enemies and the ones who show us adoration are referred to as friends. There are three types of friends. They are the aquaintinces we make in school, the friends we loose as one grows, and best friends who may stray, but never too far away.
Interaction is a significant part of our daily lives. Oral communication with others is inevitable, and therefore it is crucial for us to acquire the skills to do so correctly. Aside from simply stating words or expressing ideas, oral communication serves various purposes. Oral communication allows an individual to express emotions, ideas, and feelings; it gives people the ability to empower, inspire, and motivate those who listen; and it allows people to share knowledge and traditions, as well as build their self-esteem. Oral communication is also useful in leading us to new discoveries, ideas, cultures, and perspectives (O’Neill). Thus, oral communication serves several different purposes in daily life; yet each of these purposes are connected to an even larger purpose. According to the textbook Communication: Making Connections, “Effective communication is critical to living successfully in today’s soc...
“DA-DA!” Who would have known that a simple word like that could be so powerful and strong enough to make a grown man like myself cry. In every job setting, a great way to represent ourselves is through communication. Communication is stemmed from the act of speech, in which plays a huge role, not only at a workplace but in reality as well. Speech is simply a higher form of communication between two or more people. Great speech practices may enhance a person’s opportunity of moving up within the company he or she works for, as well as venturing off to higher positions in a professional field. Having the ability to speak well is closely related to the ability to listen well. Speaking well in a professional setting can cause one to stand out over others more and help interpret a great first impression of who that person is.
One of the main aspects in communicating is listening. An effective listener is one who, not only comprehends how the speaker feels but, also understands what they are stating. Building a strong connection between the speaker and the listener is one of the first steps to become a good listener. By building this connection speakers should first be in an environment with open minded listeners, it makes them feel more comfortable to state their opinions, feelings and ideas. Listeners should avoid being judgmental. The individual does not have to agree with the ideas, values or opinions of the speaker; however, to fully understand them, one must put aside their criticism. Speakers will believe that they can trust the listeners with their information when they know that they will not be judged. Miscommunication happens frequently, listene...