0383 - The Message Given By ‘Slowing Your Talking’

2022.01.18 – S2018 – 0383 - The Message Given By ‘Slowing Your Talking’·        Slower speakers can be seen as ‘slow-witted’, overly-thoughtful and lacking in confidence…·        Or as so super-confident they can go at their own speed, despite what others may think, they may be thoughtful and considering every nuanced word in what they say. Again the context and content of your message will help you decide which image you want to project.·        Or be perceived as tired - as though the speaker is bored with the topic and disinterested. And in the same way as excitement in the speaker could evoke excitement in the listener, the same goes for boredom… and a listener may switch off. After all don’t you read a bedtime story to a toddler in a slow, quiet voice…?·        Slow reads signify seriousness - perhaps gravitas, perhaps in presenting a shocking piece of breaking news that listeners may not quite believe or have trouble taking in. “Princess Diana has been seriously injured in a car crash in Paris…” ·        Slower readings are often used for quality brands. It suggests reassurance, stability, confidence and luxury – perhaps for banks, jewellery, desirable cars and the like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.