tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161870764175544567.post6614819686244409281..comments2023-12-02T00:38:03.848-08:00Comments on Speak & Deliver - A Public Speaking Blog For the Speaking Public: How to Speak & Offend: Part IRich Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08368395405978270849noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161870764175544567.post-38298138732903214492013-12-18T05:16:20.108-08:002013-12-18T05:16:20.108-08:00Yes, know your audience—their sensitivities, their...Yes, know your audience—their sensitivities, their doubts, their mood. Very important.<br /><br />I get offended when speakers start off by selling. Earn the right first with valuable content.Rob Biesenbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681772034441150865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161870764175544567.post-84005065143252489622013-12-18T02:49:57.908-08:002013-12-18T02:49:57.908-08:00Always enjoy your articles. They are solid good, u...Always enjoy your articles. They are solid good, useful, helpful information. thank you. Computer Conceptshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235879919372478643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161870764175544567.post-50359924139301286612013-12-17T07:13:01.204-08:002013-12-17T07:13:01.204-08:00I agree Darren - don't be surprised if you get...I agree Darren - don't be surprised if you get sourced in a follow-up :) (Unless that would offend you, of course!)Rich Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08368395405978270849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161870764175544567.post-78308361760104719282013-12-17T07:10:02.119-08:002013-12-17T07:10:02.119-08:00Great article, Rich. I knew most of this in genera...Great article, Rich. I knew most of this in general, but it's good to have specifics and examples.<br /><br />I get offended by assumptions of a speaker - assuming I'm of a particular faith, political stance, income level or educational level or that my goals align exactly with the speaker's topic.<br />When I speak I assume nothing. If I'm going to speak about a certain "level" or aspect, I do the quick survey during the speech: "How many of you...?"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953462051880711823noreply@blogger.com