Why do Westerners often don't read speeches when they speak, but many people in our country can't?
As you may have noticed, at many international conferences or public lectures, Western speakers often speak freely and rarely read the speeches. In China, whether it is an academic report or a public speech, the speaker always seems to hold on to his speech. Why is that?
First of all, it has a lot to do with the way of education. In the West, from primary school to university, students are encouraged to express themselves freely and participate in discussions. They often present or participate in debates at school, and this exercise has given them the Xi to express themselves freely rather than relying strictly on the manuscript.
Western cultures, on the other hand, place more emphasis on personal expression and creativity. In Western society, people value individual opinions and uniqueness more, which encourages people to express their true thoughts in public, rather than simply repeating what is written.
In China, the education system from childhood to adulthood tends to focus more on book knowledge and standard answers. In school, students are taught to Xi and answer questions as the teacher asks them to do, which can lead to students being less confident and afraid of making mistakes when expressing their opinions. So, when they grow up, it becomes a safe bet to rely on speeches when it comes to public speaking.
In addition, the cultural context of the country also plays a role in this phenomenon. In many traditional beliefs, prudence and avoidance of mistakes are seen as virtues. In public, people worry that impromptu speech can lead to language inaccuracies or misrepresentations, so they choose to rely on speeches to ensure that the content is accurate.
But that doesn't mean that domestic speakers don't have the ability to speak extemporaneously. In fact, with the reform and opening up of education methods in China, more and more young people have begun to try free expression. For example, many universities now encourage students to participate in speech contests, debate competitions, and other activities, which are gradually changing the way young people express themselves.
First of all, improving the ability to impromptu speaking needs to start with education. Schools and parents can encourage children to participate in oral activities, such as speech contests, debate competitions, role-plays, etc. Through these activities, children are able to develop their mental agility and language skills, and gradually build up their self-confidence.
Secondly, society should also provide more platforms and opportunities for adults to speak and express themselves in public. For example, companies can hold regular employee speaking engagements, and communities can organize residents' sharing sessions, which can help people get rid of their dependence on speeches and express themselves bravely.
In addition, the improvement of impromptu speaking skills is also very helpful for an individual's career development. Being able to express one's ideas fluently and confidently at work often makes a strong impression and helps build a career advancement and personal brand.
From a social point of view, improving the public's ability to speak on an impromptu basis can help promote a more open and diverse atmosphere of communication. This can not only improve the communication efficiency of the society as a whole, but also promote the exchange and collision of different views, which is conducive to the innovation and progress of the society.
In general, Westerners often do not rely on speeches when speaking, while most people in China do not, reflecting differences in educational methods and cultural backgrounds. In the West, free expression and individualized expression are greatly encouraged and cultivated, while in China, more emphasis has traditionally been placed on written knowledge and normative expression.
However, with the reform of education and the opening up of society and culture in China, we can see that more and more people are beginning to try free expression, especially the younger generation. In the future, with the further reform of education methods and the diversification of social communication methods, we have reason to believe that the ability of the domestic public to speak improvisably and express themselves freely will be significantly improved.
For individuals, improving their impromptu speaking skills not only boosts their self-confidence, but also helps with career development and personal branding. For society, this means a more diverse and open environment for communication, which is conducive to social innovation and cultural prosperity.
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