From chapter 10 the first thing I really related to was the managing delivering. This is something I have continuously been working on to improve. There have been many classes in which I have been able to work on my delivery. One was last semester; in my presentation and persuasion class my first speech was very monotone. I was unaware of my monotone voice, but when my teacher pointed it out I worked on the different tones of voice I used throughout my next few speeches. I improved one part of my speaking and continue on working on more parts. Also, when reading the impromptu speaking I was reminded of when I had to take part in this kind of speaking for a class. It was a very scary experience but one that helped me a lot. When one works on their impromptu speaking skills they are not only working on their formal speaking but also their everyday language and encounters.
Delivery is a very important part of our speech, without a good delivery one will not get a good response.
I agree that delivery is such an important part of how people react. I remember as a little kid I would see how my parents would talk to people and what kind of responses they would get. My dad especially was, and still is, so good at talking to people. Even though he doesn't give speeches, I think I learned a lot from him on how to talk to people. I see the ease he has and the way he talks to people like he's known them forever. I think its really important to convey those feelings of friendliness when you're delivering a speech because you want people to feel like they are welcome and involved in what you are saying. It's not fun listening to someone talk when everything they say sounds monotone! Keep using those different tones!
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