Friday, February 19, 2010

Public Speaking

I believe most public speakers have heard the advice to imagine their audience in their underwear. This is supposed to reduce anxiety related to public speaking. I have just learned of another.

A recent University of Michigan study found that in an average audience, only 2% are actively paying attention to the speaker. About 11% are having a conversation with their neighbor, and 17% are fiddling with their cell phone. The largest percentage, approximately 66%, are having an active sexual fantasy.

So what does this mean to a public speaker? Simple. Hardly anyone is listening to you, and most of your audience will leave happy regardless of what you say. Doesn't that take the pressure off?

3 comments:

  1. nothing like turning on your audience

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  2. ha ha ha
    Ya'll are a mess. Both of you!

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