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Speech and Stage Art report.ppt
- 1. KISS: KEEP IT SILENT AND SINCERE
- 2. KISS: KEEP IT SILENT AND SINCERE 17. Use positive or neutral words. - Use euphemisms
- 3. KISS: KEEP IT SILENT AND SINCERE 18. Project tact or restraint -words can heal or kill. You have only one choice: heal with words. Be collaborative instead of combative. Win agreements not arguments.
- 4. KISS: KEEP IT SILENT AND SINCERE 19. Mean every word you say (Be sincere). - Say what you mean and mean what you say is not just a guideline for precision of meaning. It’s a reminder for us to sound like what we really are, to be authentic, to be transparent.
Editor's Notes
- A ‘YES’ is a winner anytime. A “no” can drag us down to the gutters. The best verbal tone or attitude is affirmation. Enter the world of connotatin. An Asian country leader had to change his name, “Noh,” because of its negative ring in diplomatic circles. Hence the name “Roh tae Woo of South Korea. It’s the same with words. Your audience will react positively or negatively depending on your word choice. And the more sincere you are, the more positive their reactions.
- By your word choice, you reflect your attitude. And with your attitude, you infuence your audience. Beware these negatives that make you vomit: toilet, cadaver, mcus, bankrupt, estafa, jail. They offend and alienate. Parade instead with positives: first-class, luxury, excellence, saving, profit. Euphemisms are pleasant words for unpleasant realities. They may not be as precise as the original thought, but at least they prevent unnecessary adverse reactions. Ex. Old man–senior citizen cemetery--- memorial park Fat/obese/stout---voluptuous Toilet–rest room problem---concern Note: avoid words that seem harmless but could convey negative connotations. They’re dime a dozen in business talks. Go for neutral words. Ex: We propose a scheme--- we propose a plan We failed to submit---- we weren’t able to submit Please submit requirements--- Please submit documents *words have their own vibrations. They can be misinterpreted. Handle them with care.
- In your attempt to involve your audience, you might tactlessly ask, “ How many of you here own a BMW?” Ouch! You might hurt those without any. You’d sound like you’re asking, “ How many of you are super-rich?” if you’re tactful, you would say instead, “For those of you who own a BMW…” Tact or restraint means choosing to say words that won’t hurt. Say yes before you disagree, or disagree without being disagreeable. Tact or restraint doesn’t mean dishonesty for the sake of diplomacy. Tact or restraint means saying with some heart a truth that could hurt.
- Our speech organs are instruments of truth and our words must be channels of integrity. For instance, we need to illustrate a point, lets try to get one from our personal experience , only then can we speak from the heart. Lets not resort to flattery. If we’re introducing a speaker, let’s not exaggerate his resume. Let’s not say he’s a manager if he is only assistant manager. Flattery will get us nowhere. Words should come not only from the mind but also from the heart. To inspire public speaking’s loftiest aim,