In a few, um, recent interviews on TV and, um, radio I have heard a proliferation of, um, what's called, um, speech static, fillers, and once, um, you start hearing it and are tuned into it, it grates the ears! You stop listening to the message and cringe at every filler.
Public speaking tops the list as one of people's greatest fears. As a former speech teacher (a course I loved), there were ten areas I focused on, one of which was speech static. If students listened and took to heart what I tried to make them aware of, I would dare to say, anyone who took the course emerged as a better, more confident speaker. One key concept I taught is to speak about what you know; know about what you speak.
Maybe I should offer a speech improvement course for adults. It is sorely needed.
Any takers?
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"There are always three speeches for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave." Dale Carnegie.
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