Don’t Be Boring
Enthusiasm is contagious. If the speaker shows excitement for the topic,the audience will listen attentively. Conversely,they will become bored if they perceive that the speaker is bored. Voice
traits such as muted tonal quality or lack of inflection can be symptoms of nervousness or a desire to “get it over with.” However, listeners often sense a“flat” delivery style as evidence of boredom and tend to tune out the speaker.