I think we’ve all had this experience- we are talking with someone, perhaps making a proposal, and we realize they aren’t really interested in what we;re saying. Maybe we have bored them to the point of no return? This article, posted on LinkedIn by Gretchen Rubin is a great reminder of signs to look for to make sure we aren’t boring our audience- before it is too late!
“By noting how I behave when I’m trying to hide my own boredom, I came up with a list of indicators that I might be boring someone” [NOTE- below is a list of the seven indicators, but to see more detail of each please read Gretchen's article]
Repeated, perfunctory responses.
Simple questions.
Interruption.
Request for clarification.
Imbalance of talking time.
Body position.
Audience posture.
What warning signs do you look for, and what strategies do you use to keep your listeners engaged? Please share them with us!
