[kwlug-disc] OT: CIGI talk on surveillance

[CrankyOldBugger]

No, you're right: effective use of pauses can make or break a good speech.


On Wed, 21 Feb 2018 at 14:47 Ronald Barnes <ron at ronaldbarnes.ca> wrote:

> CrankyOldBugger wrote on 2018-02-21 09:31 AM:
>
> > Well, ironic that this conversation came up today, given the news of
> > this morning, but my Dad was a broadcaster all of his life, so he had a
> > natural talent for speaking to crowds.  He once said to me that if you
> > want to become a good public speaker, watch some tapes of Billy Graham;
> > the man had a very strong presence in front of any crowd.  Learn to
> > handle yourself in front of crowds like Rev. Graham and you will be a
> > much better speaker.
>
> I've had a couple occasions to speak publicly, and tried to model myself
> on a couple of my favourite speakers, notably Barack Obama.
>
>
> Particularly, knowing when to pause.
>
> Not saying something for a brief moment can be crucial, it can add
> emphasis, give the audience a chance to digest what's just been spoken,
> and can keep the breathing steady.
>
>
>
> Like photography - the background - what's not the focus of the photo,
> can be as important to framing a shot as the subject.
>
>
>
> Anyway, I suck at public speaking and photography, so my 2¢ is worth
> much less than that.
>
>
> r b
>
>
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