RE: Public speaking

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Public speaking is when one individual plans to speak in front of a large structured crowd to either inform, influence or entertain the listeners. A conversation is when two or more communicate generally regarding a topic, but follows the rules of etiquette. A general conversation usually is less formal that public speaking; The timing, organizational structure, use of formalized language and method of delivery is what makes the difference between public speaking and a conversation.

Though public speaking and having a conversation have differences, there are a few similarities, such as your composure when speaking. There should be constant eye contact with the other party of the conversation or the listeners in the audience. Eye contact lets the person know that you are aware of what your are speaking on and are receiving their feedback. Both types of communication skills include a message being delivered when the speaker is done talking.

I personally prefer to have a general conversation rather that public speaking. The flow is more suitable and I am less nervous. Trying to prepare my mental to speak in front of a crowd always make me jittery by just thinking of it. Public speaking is not for everyone, and I am one of the ones it is not for.

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