status quo

Examples of status quo in the following topics:

• Persuasive Speeches on Questions of Policy

  • Persuasive speeches about questions of policy advocate for or against the status quo.
  • One focus of persuasive speaking is questions of policy, which advocates a change from the status quo, or the way things are today.

• Q&A Considerations in Non-Academic Environments

  • Most people are so used to the status quo that explaining why they think the way they do can be difficult.

• The Importance of Listening

• Improve Listener Engagement, Comprehension, and Memory

  • For example, the details that you share about an organization's financial status will differ depending on whether your audience is a tax inspector, an external auditor, the community of beneficiaries or the new employees.

• Solicit Information

• Definitions

  • According to McLanahan and Sandefur, social disadvantages include a lower expectancy in educational attainment, lower prospects at work, or lower status in society.

• Motivating Listeners

• Dialect and Vocal Variety

  • English has been given official status by 28 of the 50 state governments.

• Appearance: Dress and Posture

  • Clothing conveys nonverbal clues about a speaker's personality, background and financial status.

• History of Public Speaking