It is clear through this article that as humans we change the way we behave or perform depending on the situation or occasion. I fully agree with this. In fact, in my linguistic anthropology course we just discussed this issue in regards to African American English versus American English and had a discussion about changing our speech based on certain situations.
As in this example, I have changed the manner in which I deliver a speech depending on the setting. I studied abroad in Belgium in the spring and their curriculum is based heavily on oral performance. I gave more speeches and spoke in front of larger crowds in French than in English during a semester at Clemson. Through these experiences, however, my performances changed.
We delivered an interactive poem in front of a large audience. The performance was meant to be very serious and express emotion based on where we were from; therefore, my actions and speech were somber as opposed to being lively like many presentations. I have also never been more nervous in my entire life.
In contrast, for this same class we delivered a performance of a short story in front of a smaller crowd. This acting and performance was much more relaxed and humorous in nature. The story was not an emotional, personal one so my delivery was light and fun. At this occasion I was much less nervous due to the more laid back atmosphere of the event.
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