When was the last time you heard a good speech. One that impressed
you in content and text. In expression and style. In the usage of
terminology and language.
Those stalwarts are hard to find in today’s world and circumstances.
Public speech was an excellent opportunity for communication of thought
in days gone by. Now we have other tools that do that job. And not all
of them hold any consequence in the glorification of the spoken word.
Now all our information comes from Television and Radio. The language of
the anchor becomes the language of the nation. Their expression, our
expression; their thought ours.
Is this what we want for ourselves. Bad
expressions, irregular graph of speech, wrong pronunciations and tone ??
The days of languid lingering speech, of words you would dwell on,
that would sink in and remain with you for years has long gone past. It
is the time for brevity of expression and speed. The sooner and in as
short a manner you convey is termed ‘with it’ and ‘cool’.
I find it sad.
The medium of communication is such an important weapon in the hands
of a few select individuals and channels. How brilliantly and well they
could be used to educate us all. Instead I find them polluting our
knowledge atmosphere.
Speech and language is so important in communication. Be it an
expression of love or of gratitude. Of resolving an issue or putting
across a point of value. Of explanation. Of attitudes between two
friends, between husband and wife, clients, customers, employees,
guests, visitors. It conveys the attitude of our culture and up
bringing.
How important therefore that we should come out looking good. But do we always ?
Ponder…
More later.. they say my meeting papers are ready. Even this seemingly innocuous
communication by the Assistant HR, conveys something. Their body
language, their tone.. all. I observe and study. Perhaps out of habit.
Because it is a topic of interest for me. Perhaps with a desire to
utilize it in my work in meetings someday. Perhaps…
OK… they are really screaming now for me to be in meet.. BYE
Harish Nayak
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