Comments on: Does the words you use when presenting represent you? #IMSSTL http://blog.thesocialnetworker.com/index.php/2009/12/14/does-the-words-you-use-when-presenting-represent-you-imsstl/ Candid commentary on social media, RSS and social networking. Site reviews of the new, top and odd social networking sites. All with interviews of the people that invent and run the sites themselves. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:12:39 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: GrokSurf http://blog.thesocialnetworker.com/index.php/2009/12/14/does-the-words-you-use-when-presenting-represent-you-imsstl/comment-page-1/#comment-37 GrokSurf Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:23:06 +0000 http://blog.thesocialnetworker.com/?p=134#comment-37 Yes it do. Yes it do.

]]> By: BillBuchan http://blog.thesocialnetworker.com/index.php/2009/12/14/does-the-words-you-use-when-presenting-represent-you-imsstl/comment-page-1/#comment-36 BillBuchan Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:18:13 +0000 http://blog.thesocialnetworker.com/?p=134#comment-36 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Sounds like the unapologetic presenter demonstrated the bad way.<br><br>---* Bill 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 http://blog.thesocialnetworker.com/index.php/2009/12/14/does-the-words-you-use-when-presenting-represent-you-imsstl/comment-page-1/#comment-35 IdoNotes Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:38:38 +0000 http://blog.thesocialnetworker.com/?p=134#comment-35 I read that and saw the presentation it was a good one to keep for later I read that and saw the presentation it was a good one to keep for later

]]> By: Victor Toal http://blog.thesocialnetworker.com/index.php/2009/12/14/does-the-words-you-use-when-presenting-represent-you-imsstl/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Victor Toal Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:35:56 +0000 http://blog.thesocialnetworker.com/?p=134#comment-34 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. <br><br>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 .... 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 http://blog.thesocialnetworker.com/index.php/2009/12/14/does-the-words-you-use-when-presenting-represent-you-imsstl/comment-page-1/#comment-33 alanlepofsky Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:28:38 +0000 http://blog.thesocialnetworker.com/?p=134#comment-33 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.<br><a href="http://www.alanlepofsky.net/alepofsky/alanblog.nsf/dx/present-naked" rel="nofollow">http://www.alanlepofsky.net/alepofsky/alanblog....</a> 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.
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