Releation Of Conversation To Public Speaking ( Originally
Published Early 1900's ) The formal or informal giving of views
from one to many. Object: To educate. The formal or informal
presentation of ideas by opponents. Object: To convince. If you
would be a successful conversationalist, there are a few
qualifications that are essential. First of all, and most
important, you must be genuinely interested in people. This will
eliminate self-consciousness and awkwardness; it will give you
poise and a sensitiveness to the reactions of others that will
guide you in selecting the topics of conversation suitable to
the company and the occasion, and in saying the proper things in
the proper way. Second, you must possess a pleasing voice, for
even the most interesting news will irritate if the speaker's
voice is unpleasant. Third, you must be well informed about a
large number of subjects and keep up to date on current affairs.
You must train yourself to remember the worth-while things that
you hear, see, and read; the