How To Speak About Controversial Topics
Speakers who are thinking about talking about sex, religion, or politics need to take the time to study their topic and their audience
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Politics, Religion, Sex: How Do You Talk About This Stuff?
Let’s face it: we all want to talk about politics, religion, and sex. The TV shows that we watch, what our politicians seem to spend their time doing, and what we read about in the paper all clearly show us these are the three topics that interest people the most. However, if we don’t go … Read more
Not Funny: What’s A Speaker To Do About Unacceptable Humor?
Humor, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Well, maybe not – simply because although I do like using humor in a speech; however, it’s a tricky beast and it can turn on you at any moment. Just how is a speaker supposed to determine when some form of humor is inappropriate … Read more
4 Things That You Should Never Talk About
The next time that you are given an opportunity to create and deliver a speech, do me a favor and stop, put your pencil done before you start to write. I can just imagine what’s running through your mind: the magic words that will come spilling out of your mouth and will entertain and entrance … Read more