FACS 56 life management effective speaking

1. FACS 56 life management effective speaking

2. effective speaking conversations are a lot like dancing—requires skills & cooperation of both participants when we communicate we are usually trying to inform, persuade or convince people remember that your personality is a powerful tool

3. participation activity: effective speaking …with a partner, read your assigned section and summarize the information for the rest of the class …create an outline that can be read easily using the document camera …demonstrate effective speaking to the best of your ability

4. participation activity: • effective speaking • …chapter sections: • first impression is a lasting one • pronunciation • volume, rate, pitch and tone • grammar and vocabulary • cultural diversity • men and women communicate differently • person to person conversations • speaking on the phone • speaking to groups

5. participation activity: • women and men in conversation pg. 198 • …split into two groups—women & men • …create two lists: • common characteristics of men in conversation • common characteristics of women in conversation • …be prepared to share your lists with the class