Animation is simply “coming alive” with your facial expressions and body language. It helps you become sincere and genuine. People find it attractive and often follow along easily with what you’re saying.
When I say “rhythm” I’m not talking about reciting a language pattern in a poetic way. You don’t have to sound like a Dr. Seuss book, either. Simply playing the part of being a storyteller should do the trick.
If you’ve ever heard a storyteller on stage, they are animated. They keep you in suspense. They are enthusiastic when they speak. They “hit” you with fast talk, then they… slow it down.
Picturing a roller coaster usually helps you to remember “how” to have rhythm when you talk to others. It climbs the first big rail… slowly, it begins to build up the suspense. Then, it begins to roll over the first big rail. It speeds up. Next, it climbs and dives and twists and turns with enthusiasm and rhythm until it finally finishes.
So, when talking with others and doing my best to not sound like a wise one: be the roller coaster.
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