I’m always fascinated by audience’s reactions while I’m telling a story. We all know that “knowing your audience” is one of the most important key elements when we tell a story. But how so?
Where they laugh, what they respond to, how they resonate to your story, and what they crave vary. Even when they ask you to bring a humorous story, “funny” may be different depending on the audience.
Where they laugh, what they respond to, how they resonate to your story, and what they crave vary. Even when they ask you to bring a humorous story, “funny” may be different depending on the audience.
The audience’s postures, facial expressions, eye contacts – each element tells me how my story is engaged with them. Unfortunately, I’m not at the level that I can switch my story depending on the audience’s reaction, but I can edit my story or delivery for my future performances.
If you’re invited to tell a story, it’s always a good idea to attend the show beforehand. Check out not only the venue but also the audience, and tune your story for them.
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