Saturday, February 4, 2012
Concept
I chose to discuss the concept of dressing for the occasion. When a person is well dressed and put together, they will have more confidence. When it comes to public speaking, dressing for the occasion is much like the saying "dress for success." Part of having a successful speech is not just what is said, but also how it is delivered. Appearance is part of the delivery. If a person is poorly dressed or has a thrown together appearance, they might not be taken very seriously. In addition to the perception of the audience, dressing nice makes a person feel good about themselves and their appearance, which can reduce some of the anxiety. When speaking in public, a speaker should dress both professional and appropriate for the occasion. According to our text book, if you are unsure of what to wear, you should "think of how a speaker would dress to gain your respect." This is an important point. You want to dress appropriate for the topic and the setting. For example, if you are giving a business speech you would want to appear very professional, however if you are speaking at a surfing convention you still want to have that professional image but with a little looser attire.
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I like the fact that you chose dress attire to be the subject of your blog. It is a subject matter that I do not believe is covered as often as it should be. Even prior to a single word being spoken, a public speaker's first impression is made based solely on appearance. In a split second, the audience has made an opinion of the words they are about to hear. Even if an audience is intrigued by the matter of which a speaker is talking about, improper attire can be a distraction and cause him/her to not be taken seriously. This creates an even greater challenge for the speaker especially if the purpose of the speech is to persuade. It is easier to persuade an audience that is neutral rather than one that is already thinking negatively towards what you have to say.
ReplyDeleteI also believe that it's very immportant to dress appropriately for the occasion. There have been plenty of times that I have gone to a group interview and there have been some people that show up in jeans and a t-shirt and they don't look professional at all. It is much better to look the part than to just look like you don't care. Your audience will be more apt to take you seriously if you look professional.
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