Networking (#9)

We discussed in class the mechanics of impromput speaking. It is time to make application to a networking situation. What would your 30 second commercial sound like if you unexpectly meant someone who could help you network yourself in a professional matter? Be sure to be clear about your objective. Promote yourself by illustrating a past experience, knowledge, skill or ability that you could bring to the situation. In what ways could you be sure to keep the contact vital after the conversation?

What's Your Speaking Perception?

What kinds of perceptions are created in your speech? Can you discuss a time when someone judged you or created a false perception of you based on your speech? Was it your accent or some other quality of the tone of your voice (rate, pitch, volume)? Was it your word choices? Vocabulary? Sarah Palin, a 2008 Republican Vice President Nominee has an Alaskan accent? Will you judge her capability or credibility for the role of Vice President by her voice qualities? Do you automatically jump to conclusions or have preconceived perceptions about someone based on a person’s speech qualities? Share with us briefly the situation, what was the incorrect perception, and your self-reflective thoughts on the incidence? Could you have created a different perception by changing your speech? Comments due Nov.12