CHAPTER T WO – THE PRACTICE OF PUBLIC
SPEAKING
Chapter Objectives:
 Covers the concept of fear
and its relationship to the
practice of public speaking
 Explains listening from both
the speaker and the listener
perspectives
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FEAR AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
Many people fear public speaking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ6giVKp9ec
The fear is normal
What do people fear?
Rejection
Criticism
Judgment
Failure
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NORMAL ANXIETY V. ANXIETY
DISORDER
Normal anxiety
Perspiring
Stomach knotted
Increase in blood pressure
Anxiety disorder
More severe than normal anxiety
Might avoid going to class on speech day
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CAUSES OF SPEECH FRIGHT
Specific situational fears
Situational factors
Person’s personality
Physiological
Environmental factors
Audience size
Audience members are unfamiliar
Spotlight syndrome
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PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPARED TO
CONVERSATIONS
Differences
Public speaking uses more formal language
Public speaking is more structured
More people involved
Similarities
Both have nonverbal aspects
Both require logical thought
Feedback adaption is needed
Tailored message to audience
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SPEECH ANXIETY STRATEGIES
Confront anxiety by giving speeches
See oneself doing well
Know the audience only sees and hears
part of what a speaker feels
Deep breathing
Good preparation
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LISTENING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
Hearing is a physiological process
Listening is a psychological process
Listening is important to both speakers
and audiences
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TYPES OF LISTENING
Listening for appreciation
Listening to comprehend
Listening to criticize
The last two require active listening
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THREE T YPES OF DISTRACTIONS
Biological
Room temperature
Illness
Environmental
Traffic
Weather
Hecklers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIh2xe4jnpk
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T YPES OF NONLISTENING
Pseudolistening
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HLkWn2OBFc
Glazing over
Ambushing
Prejudging
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ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not fabricate information
Avoid demagoguery
Stand up for what you believe in
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FINALLY
Listening is important for both speakers
and listeners
Listening helps in creating a comfortable
environment
Good listeners can assist in reducing the
speaker’s anxiety
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