An old saying instructs us "not to judge a book by its cover," meaning that appearances can be deceiving. What role or roles does physical appearance play in public speaking?
How might communication ethics come into play regarding a speaker's appearance?
What will be an ideal response?
The best answers will:
1. explain the advice provided in Chapter 11 on speaker appearance, including but not limited to avoiding distracting clothing, avoiding uncomfortable clothing, and carefully considering the venue and context of the speech to determine appropriate appearance.
2. combine lessons learned in Learning Objectives 11.1 (Explain the ethical issues involved in delivering your speech) and 11.2 (Describe the basic principles of effective delivery) to explain that a speaker's delivery can both positively and negatively impact audience perception of performance. Evidence may include but is not limited to:
• Competent-looking appearances cannot substitute excellent argument.
• Incompetent-looking appearances may give the audience an impression that the speaker does not care.
• Appearances alone cannot be the sole bases for acceptance or dismissal of a speaker's argument.
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