Comments on: Does the words you use when presenting represent you? #IMSSTL

By: GrokSurf

GrokSurf — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:23:06 +0000

Yes it do.

By: BillBuchan

BillBuchan — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:18:13 +0000

Typically this forces the audience to immediately make a judgement. You've crossed social boundary, and forced your audience into making that decision. Pick the wrong time or wrong delivery method and then everyone thinks your a fool.

A good example is Billy Connolly who uses swearing as part of his act. Its dropped in the correct place, the correct way, and its funny because its shocking.

Sounds like the unapologetic presenter demonstrated the bad way.

---* Bill

By: IdoNotes

IdoNotes — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:38:38 +0000

I read that and saw the presentation it was a good one to keep for later

By: Victor Toal

Victor Toal — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:35:56 +0000

I can't agree more – it is not just presentations, but meetings etc. as well. I find myself cringing when I hear that kind of language in presentation or in meetings.

I must admit that I feel like using an explicative now and then – but I have to say your Grandmother had it down right. I myself go by the grandma rule as well – if grandma would have whopped me behind the ears for using a word or expression, it is simply not appropriate in “civilized company” … and Grandma used those old fashion, wooden cooking ladles/spatulas to “enforce” her point of view ….

By: alanlepofsky

alanlepofsky — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:28:38 +0000

Chris, this presentation taught/reminded me about some important speaking tips. While there is a lot of advice out there about slides, I found it helpful to think about my mental state and preparation for upcoming talks.
http://www.alanlepofsky.net/alepofsky/alanblog....