public speaking

India
January 14, 2007 4:12pm CST
is public speaking-a natural art or cultivated??
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22 responses
• India
31 Jan 07
i say its both, for some people its a natural art and some people do cultivate it,,,, i also say that its very difficult for a set of people to ever learn,,,, what are your comments?
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@Avichail (694)
• Indonesia
22 Jan 07
I think it's both. But even the ones who come with this natural-born ability need to improve and cultivate it. It's better to have someone who is persisting in mastering an ability than someone who's born with it yet take it lightly which then means wasting it purposely.
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@wmg2006 (5381)
• United States
17 Jan 07
Public speaking is learned behavior. For some it comes easier than for others, but it is still a praticed learned behavior. No one can do it naturally and perform it correctly. They can feel more comfortable than others but they may not be doijg it correctly.
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• United States
16 Feb 07
I think for a lot of people it is a cultivated art. It is not something that many people consider a natural talent, but I firmly believe that some people just have gift that enables them to speak in public and touch others. There is nothing that says that it can not be cultivated even for those people.
@coolsid2007 (1030)
• India
16 Feb 07
I think there is a difference in just Public Speaking and being an expert in Public speaking ... i think everything needs a little refinement .... for eg: i had been a very good public speaker in my school and even in my college i was right on the button... but to be honest ... I was better when i was in college than when i was in school and i am even better when i do some part of public speaking in my profession... My view on this is that if a person has broader vision and perspective to look at things and learn ,,, he can almost do anything at ease not only public speaking... so i guess its a mixture of Natural art and a little cultivational efforts... thanks sid
16 Feb 07
i think it has to be cultivated but once mastered its flow is natural
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
12 Feb 07
I think being good to speaking in public is an attitude, but it could be improved with exercises. Everyone can learn anything.
@Redkitty (480)
• India
13 Feb 07
yes it is an art but i have fear
@xyla_v (314)
• India
12 Feb 07
for some people,it is natural.they are natural speakers.but for mos,it is an art and can be crafted...
@pmgsan (149)
• India
12 Feb 07
Well, Public speaking is an art which is cultivated by regular practice. Every thing is based on practice only and at the same time it is an art,which are mastered by dedicated people.
• India
11 Feb 07
well..i do believe its cultivated because..one can actually overcome a stage fear and become a good public speaker..ofcourse..there are some who are born with a natural talent too..but i think even that is because they were brought up with such mannerisms..it surely is cultivated!!
@picek123 (177)
• Indonesia
2 Feb 07
i think it's natural, but not impossible if we want to cultivated it
@gevatsh (322)
• Israel
11 Feb 07
i think natural !!! :P
• India
9 Feb 07
Public speaking is a natural. But some times we can make it cultivated.. Lots of persons are cultivated.. Basically i m shy type... after took some trainng "how to speak in public speak".. now i will speak somewhat better... So most of them are cultivated only
• India
1 Feb 07
public speaking is a n art AND a cultivated habit..if a person wants he can use his booth abilities..to tell in actual im not a very gud speaker in middle of crowd..i feel uneasy and i tend to go back even though i have very gud ideas...this i no because i tell it to my friends and they say the same and get well recognition untill unless i was in a situation that made me come out of my stage fear or what i can say has hindrences for speaking:-) later whn i realized that it can help us improve ourself i started to participate and started to correct myself whereever it is required...its a very gud helping techniqu to tell...im luky to have great and encouraging friends around me that helps me to get into action what you say
• India
31 Jan 07
With practice everyone can become a good public speaker!
@aroraasr (428)
• India
1 Feb 07
I personally believe that public speaking is a natural art and cannot be cultivated.
@aroraasr (428)
• India
1 Feb 07
I personally believe that public speaking is a natural art and cannot be cultivated.
@rathish (284)
• India
1 Feb 07
Sorry bi mistake i rated -ne. Public speaking i an art which lot us wont get it.
@aprilten (1966)
• Philippines
1 Feb 07
i believe it's both. the art of public speaking can be learned.