What From of Public Speaking Appeals to You???

[Patroklos]

Hey all,

Watched a story on the news today about how fiery and confrontational Dean is in this public addresses. I don't think he is any more fiery than some other candidates. He does go ballistic on rude journelists sometimes, but they derserve it. It brings up a good question.

What triats in a public speaker turn you onto a speakers message?

Obviously what he is saying matters, but delivery is very important. I tend to like firm and calm speakers.

What turns me off is the high and mighty preacher syndrome where volume makes right, and of course sarcastic speakers why just throw insults. Don't get me wrong that is entertaining sometimes, but not serious in my opinion.

What appeasl to you?

[The Andy-Man]

i hate blair types who stop every second word like we are so stupid we can't handle more then 2 words in one go.


I really like the old man type with the deep and booming voice...

[loinburger]

I like people who give me money, a la the Joker in Batman. I probably wouldn't vote for the Joker, though, what with him trying to murder me and all that.

[The Andy-Man]

Originally posted by loinburger
I like people who give me money, a la the Joker in Batman. I probably wouldn't vote for the Joker, though, what with him trying to murder me and all that.

If its Jack Nicholson playing the joker, i'd vote for him any time of the day, 'Love that Joker'

[Patroklos]

heh, I am not sure about the Penguin, you know with all the nose biting and such.

Yeah dramatic pauses are way overdone. Todays politicians are like LOTR characters. Stopping to stare into the publics eyes in some psuedo homoerotic pose every sentance, before realizing they ween't done talking and continueing.

[The Andy-Man]

my problem with modern politians is they have no style or flow, and they want to seem like 'really really really really really nice people'

I don't want a nice guy in chargem i want a brute who gets the job done

[GePap]

Good hand movement is critical. The individual must be able to use their voice well- they have to make you know where the punctiation would go if it were writen. never look like you are reading of a script-keep eye contact with the crowd.

Know how to pause- as has been said, it sould never be long, but you can;t go on for 3 hours straight either.

[Patroklos]

Thats true, you don't want to drone on, it is like ranting in here without breaking up paragraphs.

Used strategically pauses can add alot to specific points, but if you use it all the time the emphasis is lost.

[The Andy-Man]

you should also say something shocking it, and try your best to leave the audience stunned by your brilliance. Standing ovation is for wussies

[Whaleboy]

I like rational arguments that actually stand up in a critical analysis. If they are going to use literary devices and metaphorical language, I like them to have a coherent argument underpinning. Anything else irritates me :anger:

[chequita guevara]

Originally posted by The Andy-Man
If its Jack Nicholson playing the joker, i'd vote for him any time of the day, 'Love that Joker'

That explains Thatcher.

[The Andy-Man]

Originally posted by chegitz guevara


That explains Thatcher.

did some one say.. thatcher

[The Andy-Man]

speaking of mrs T and speeches, i always liked her 'the lady's not fo turning!' one. I like the line before it, 'The pres are speaing that word 'U-tutnr.' well i say, you turn if you want to...'

[:) Smiley]

It'd either better be about something I've got interest in, or it better be entertaining. Also, good speaking is concise.

[Lawrence of Arabia]

i like to give huddle speeches (like before a game)