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Public Speaking

Public Speaking involves planning, preparation and positive nonverbal communication.
It is a communication skill which requires planning, preparation, and positive nonverbal communication.
The three main skills for Public Speaking are: planning and preparation, positive nonverbal communication skills and positive verbal communication skills.
Planning and preparation involves analyzing the audience, the topic, and the occasion.
It also involves researching the topic, organizing the speech, and practicing the delivery.
Positive nonverbal communication involves maintaining eye contact, using appropriate facial expressions, and using a clear and confident voice.
It is important to maintain eye contact, but not to stare.
Positive nonverbal communication involves posture, facial movements, and vocal pitch and tone.
Positive nonverbal communication also involves a combination of your appearance and your body language.

The Tradition of Public Speaking

There is a long tradition of public speaking.
Public speaking is believed to have originated in ancient Greece.
It has been practiced for centuries.
It is used in a variety of settings, including education, business, and politics.

Similarities and Differences Between Public Speaking and Conversation

While similar, Public Speaking and Conversation also have unique differences.
Both are forms of communication that involve speaking to an audience.
Public Speaking is more structured and formal, while Conversation is more unstructured and informal.
Public Speaking uses formal language, while Conversation uses more informal language.
Public Speaking is more deliberate and planned, while Conversation tends to be more spontaneous.
Public Speaking has clearly defined roles for the speaker and the audience, while Conversation usually involves more fluid roles.
Speaking time is time-bound, while Conversation has no predetermined time limits.
Public Speaking is driven by events, while Conversation is driven by the channel of communication.
Public Speaking is based on a specific need for communication, while Conversation is based on situational needs.
Public Speaking involves a concentrated responsibility for the speaker, while Conversation distributes the responsibility for communication among those involved.
Public Speaking is often a monologue, while Conversation is a dialogue.
Public Speaking requires the speaker to be skillful at interacting with an audience, while Conversation is an obligation to interact with an audience.
The speaker listens one-way in Public Speaking and listens both ways in Conversation.
Public Speaking is delivered to a public audience, while Conversation is delivered to a private audience.
There are different methods of delivery for both Public Speaking and Conversation.
Both utilize a combination of verbal and nonverbal communication.
Even though Public Speaking is more formal and structured, it's important to remember that it still requires adapting to the audience's feedback and adapting its content.
Public Speaking is similar to Conversation in the following ways:
The content of both is tailored to the audience.
Maintaining etiquette is important in both Public Speaking and Conversation.
Both must be sensible and relevant.
The effectiveness of both relies on how engaging it is.
Storytelling is an important skill for both.
Both involve adapting to the listener’s feedback.
Both emphasize eye contact.
Humor is always welcome in both.
Both emphasize commonalities between the speaker and the audience.
Public Speaking is often paid for, while most Conversation is not.
Both Public Speaking and Conversation can create anxiety or fear.