Tell us some of your speaking experiences. Have you ever given a formal speech? What about just an informal one, such as at a birthday party or in at Thanksgiving dinner? Any funny stories?
I've gave a speech about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict during English 9. I also teach a class at the Naval Reserve Center on Dan St one weekend a month to groups of new junior navy cadets (Sea Cadets). The class is pretty laid back and the nervousness level is very low so I don't even think of it as public speaking. No funny stories though. -Kevin C
I have given multiple formal nad informal speechs. I have given many testimonials to my church in front of the congregation. I am also a leader in the marching band as well as my youth group and have given multiple informal speechs concerning them. In addition, i had a very rare liver disease and i have made numerous formal speechs regarding the illness and my transplant that insued. I have even given a seminar on these ailments to Akron General Medical Center's nurses.
To be honestt, i've never really given any formal speeches in front of a good amount of people. That's why I'm excited for this class! I once gave a speech at my team dinner in front of my team along with their parents for my coach, when Tallmadge won the championship for soccer. I wasn't to serious about it, and it was kind of funny but nothing major. This class seems fun, i'm pretty excited, sorta nervous though with all the upperclassman. Mrs. Stallman seems very nice, as well as laid back. Kinda tough though, i guess we'll see ! -Hope Lane
In school I have given multiple speeches, though nothing out of the ordinary. Well, this could be classified as funny: every time that I have given a speech, I walk away with a steaming hot body temp and watery eyes. You may think it is a lack of confidence but I assure you, it is not. I have come to believe that it is caused from uncomfortable tensions between me and the group. Self-confidence and uncomfortableness are closely related, but have their differences.
Ok so first of all "Brukko" is me (a joke from work), so i changed my name to Phil so as to avoid a liverboy1 scenario (haha...good job, Joe). Anyway, I have given a number of speeches, both formal and informal. Most recently, I gave a speech at a large wedding. THAT made me nervous. Other than that, I have given speeches at church, both formal and informal, and, of course, at school. I am usually pretty comfortable in front of people as long as I am not reading off of a paper. I must be looking at my audience, or I get very nervous.
Oh, and I love to argue. I tend to argue one point of view, then switch it and argue the opposing view just for fun.
I have given a lot of small, informal speeches in school but never really outside of school. I don't really mind getting up in front of people usually, and I don't really have any funny stories about giving speeches. Do presentations, like on powerpoint count? Because if so, then I've given a lot of speeches in school.
I've never given any public speeches but I was the field commander for marching band this past season which is a leadership position and requires communication skills.
The best story or brag I have that is speech related is that last year, I won a speech contest for the Rotary Club and went on to give the speech again at a bigger tournament type thing so that was pretty alright. I've done a decent amount of presentations and what not throughout my school career and in a few other areas, but it's never really been too big of a deal so that's that. I wish there were funnier stories though.
I have given a few speeches for classes throughout my years in school but never really any out side of school. But i feel like they aren't to my best abbility, that is why i am excited for this class! I don't have any funny stories, but i'm looking forward to learning how to make my speeches better and more efficent!
I dont have any experience with formal speeches outside of the classroom. i have participated in two school plays in middle school, that i guess would count as public speaking. I have never really had any funny experiences while speaking in public besides when i gave a speech for english, sophomore year, and i totally forgot what i was giong to say. A few days ago i was asked to be the best man of one of my friends. I have heard that best men have to give a speech... so that could be considered as public speaking. Other than that i dont think i have much experience!
i have given an informal speech in english class and in earth and space science in 9th grade about tornados. i have never given a formal speech. i dont really like to get up infront of alot of people and give speeches because i get nervous. I have no funny stories!!
I have never given a formal speech before. The only experience that I have is with presentations for school projects, including one in Spanish. The only speeches that I have given outside of school have been very informal, such as talking at an anniversary party or something similar to that. I have no funny stories since I don't have much experience. I'm excited for this class because I'm planning on going into a field where I will need to give speeches regularly. It should be very helpful to me in the future!
i have never given any formal or informal speeches aside from presentations in other classes. i am not a very good public speaker. which is why i chose to take this class.
I haven't really given any formal speeches. I tend to get really nervous in front of people. The last time I actually had to get up in front of people, my face turned completely red and I stumbled a lot. That's kind of funny, I guess, in a sad sort of way.
I've given a lot of informal speeches in school for projects and presentations but ive never really given a formal speech but then again what would you consider a formal speech? I dont mind talking in front of people as long as I know what Im talking about... I mean i still get really nervous but usually once im up there if I know what im talking about and I am comfortable with the people i am talking in front of I can be relaxed and funny and make the speech really good. But if I get to nervous then it usually doesnt turn out too good and I get embarrased and just want to get it over with. I'm excited to take this class cause I want to be a lawyer/politican so i need to learn to speak in front of people and I'm really hopeful that this class will help me alot!
I've gave a speech about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict during English 9. I also teach a class at the Naval Reserve Center on Dan St one weekend a month to groups of new junior navy cadets (Sea Cadets). The class is pretty laid back and the nervousness level is very low so I don't even think of it as public speaking. No funny stories though.
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I have given multiple formal nad informal speechs. I have given many testimonials to my church in front of the congregation. I am also a leader in the marching band as well as my youth group and have given multiple informal speechs concerning them. In addition, i had a very rare liver disease and i have made numerous formal speechs regarding the illness and my transplant that insued. I have even given a seminar on these ailments to Akron General Medical Center's nurses.
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ReplyDeleteOkay...who is liverboy1?????
ReplyDeleteTo be honestt, i've never really given any formal speeches in front of a good amount of people. That's why I'm excited for this class! I once gave a speech at my team dinner in front of my team along with their parents for my coach, when Tallmadge won the championship for soccer. I wasn't to serious about it, and it was kind of funny but nothing major. This class seems fun, i'm pretty excited, sorta nervous though with all the upperclassman. Mrs. Stallman seems very nice, as well as laid back. Kinda tough though, i guess we'll see !
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Joe Ritz... sorry... it cut off my name
ReplyDeleteI have only gave a formal speech in 9th grade English. I've gave informal speeches at some sporting events, but other than that, Ive gave none.
ReplyDeleteIn school I have given multiple speeches, though nothing out of the ordinary. Well, this could be classified as funny: every time that I have given a speech, I walk away with a steaming hot body temp and watery eyes. You may think it is a lack of confidence but I assure you, it is not. I have come to believe that it is caused from uncomfortable tensions between me and the group. Self-confidence and uncomfortableness are closely related, but have their differences.
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ReplyDeleteOk so first of all "Brukko" is me (a joke from work), so i changed my name to Phil so as to avoid a liverboy1 scenario (haha...good job, Joe). Anyway, I have given a number of speeches, both formal and informal. Most recently, I gave a speech at a large wedding. THAT made me nervous. Other than that, I have given speeches at church, both formal and informal, and, of course, at school. I am usually pretty comfortable in front of people as long as I am not reading off of a paper. I must be looking at my audience, or I get very nervous.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I love to argue. I tend to argue one point of view, then switch it and argue the opposing view just for fun.
I have given a lot of small, informal speeches in school but never really outside of school. I don't really mind getting up in front of people usually, and I don't really have any funny stories about giving speeches. Do presentations, like on powerpoint count? Because if so, then I've given a lot of speeches in school.
ReplyDeleteI've never given any public speeches but I was the field commander for marching band this past season which is a leadership position and requires communication skills.
ReplyDeleteThe best story or brag I have that is speech related is that last year, I won a speech contest for the Rotary Club and went on to give the speech again at a bigger tournament type thing so that was pretty alright. I've done a decent amount of presentations and what not throughout my school career and in a few other areas, but it's never really been too big of a deal so that's that. I wish there were funnier stories though.
ReplyDeleteI have given a few speeches for classes throughout my years in school but never really any out side of school. But i feel like they aren't to my best abbility, that is why i am excited for this class! I don't have any funny stories, but i'm looking forward to learning how to make my speeches better and more efficent!
ReplyDeleteI dont have any experience with formal speeches outside of the classroom. i have participated in two school plays in middle school, that i guess would count as public speaking.
ReplyDeleteI have never really had any funny experiences while speaking in public besides when i gave a speech for english, sophomore year, and i totally forgot what i was giong to say.
A few days ago i was asked to be the best man of one of my friends. I have heard that best men have to give a speech... so that could be considered as public speaking.
Other than that i dont think i have much experience!
i have given an informal speech in english class and in earth and space science in 9th grade about tornados. i have never given a formal speech. i dont really like to get up infront of alot of people and give speeches because i get nervous. I have no funny stories!!
ReplyDeleteI have never given a formal speech before. The only experience that I have is with presentations for school projects, including one in Spanish. The only speeches that I have given outside of school have been very informal, such as talking at an anniversary party or something similar to that. I have no funny stories since I don't have much experience. I'm excited for this class because I'm planning on going into a field where I will need to give speeches regularly. It should be very helpful to me in the future!
ReplyDeletei have never given any formal or informal speeches aside from presentations in other classes. i am not a very good public speaker. which is why i chose to take this class.
ReplyDeleteI haven't really given any formal speeches. I tend to get really nervous in front of people. The last time I actually had to get up in front of people, my face turned completely red and I stumbled a lot. That's kind of funny, I guess, in a sad sort of way.
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ReplyDeleteI've given a lot of informal speeches in school for projects and presentations but ive never really given a formal speech but then again what would you consider a formal speech? I dont mind talking in front of people as long as I know what Im talking about... I mean i still get really nervous but usually once im up there if I know what im talking about and I am comfortable with the people i am talking in front of I can be relaxed and funny and make the speech really good. But if I get to nervous then it usually doesnt turn out too good and I get embarrased and just want to get it over with. I'm excited to take this class cause I want to be a lawyer/politican so i need to learn to speak in front of people and I'm really hopeful that this class will help me alot!
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