Chapter Objectives:  Covers the concept of fear and its relationship to the practice of public speaking  Explains listening from both the speaker and the listener perspectives Chapter Two - The Practice of Public Speaking CHAPTER TWO – THE PRACTICE OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

 Many people fear public speaking  The fear is normal  What do people fear?  Rejection  Criticism  Judgment  Failure Chapter Two - The Practice of Public Speaking FEAR AND PUBLIC SPEAKING

 Normal anxiety  Perspiring  Stomach knotted  Increase in blood pressure  Anxiety disorder  More severe than normal anxiety  Might avoid going to class on speech day Chapter Two - The Practice of Public Speaking NORMAL ANXIETY V. ANXIETY DISORDER

 Specific situational fears  Situational factors  Person’s personality  Physiological  Environmental factors  Audience size  Audience members are unfamiliar  Spotlight syndrome Chapter Two - The Practice of Public Speaking CAUSES OF SPEECH FRIGHT

 Differences  Public speaking uses more formal language  Public speaking is more structured  More people involved  Similarities  Both have nonverbal aspects  Both require logical thought  Feedback adaption is needed  Tailored message to audience Chapter Two - The Practice of Public Speaking PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPARED TO CONVERSATIONS

 Confront anxiety by giving speeches  See oneself doing well  Know the audience only sees and hears part of what a speaker feels  Deep breathing  Good preparation Chapter Two - The Practice of Public Speaking SPEECH ANXIETY STRATEGIES

 Hearing is a physiological process  Listening is a psychological process  Listening is important to both speakers and audiences Chapter Two - The Practice of Public Speaking LISTENING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING

 Listening for appreciation  Listening to comprehend  Listening to criticize  The last two require active listening Chapter Two - The Practice of Public Speaking TYPES OF LISTENING

 Biological  Room temperature  Illness  Environmental  Traffic  Weather  Hecklers Chapter Two - The Practice of Public Speaking THREE TYPES OF DISTRACTIONS

 Pseudolistening  Glazing over  Ambushing  Prejudging Chapter Two - The Practice of Public Speaking TYPES OF NONLISTENING

 Do not fabricate information  Avoid demagoguery  Stand up for what you believe in Chapter Two - The Practice of Public Speaking ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

 Listening is important for both speakers and listeners  Listening helps in creating a comfortable environment  Good listeners can assist in reducing the speaker’s anxiety Chapter Two - The Practice of Public Speaking FINALLY