Recently I had the misfortune of hearing a presentation that was riddled--and ruined--by off color statements and condescending jokes. The result? In the formal setting, the audience became uncomfortable, offended, outraged--take your pick.
Your speaking occasion should always dignify the audience--treating them as people unaccustomed to and offended by trash talk of any kind.
Your speaking occasion is not about your proving to the audience that you are a superior schmartazz, a supercilious punster. You are there to insure that the audience receives your message simply and beautifully.
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