I hate people who "aren't comfortable with the mic" It's the 21st century, GET comfortable with the michttps://twitter.com/ambermlayne/status/1225495444723240966?s=19 …
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Replying to @arthur_affect
it's really not as simple as it seems - you try lecturing to hundreds of bored uni students staring! it might be a little irrational to fear the microphone, but it's also a totally human response that happens when nervous; no need to hate anyone for being a bit shy or anxious.
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Replying to @rrahfa @arthur_affect
Sometimes it's anxiety; most of the time it's convenience: they don't want to be bothered with speaking into a mic and would rather be able to gesture, move around, etc. without worrying about head position/facing. Practice using the mic. It's part of the job.
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Replying to @Shjade @arthur_affect
sure we do practice, but still. And actually they have mics now that you can pin to your shirt. it's just silly to denounce lecturers who are mic shy - lecturers are just people and you might be surprised at how many aspects of this job you receive absolutely no training for!
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I have done a lot of public speaking and acting, with and without mics I'm aware it's not always easy, it's not easy to be in a meeting or lecture and not be able to hear shit either
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Replying to @arthur_affect @Shjade
oh sure, you definitely want to make sure everyone can hear. mics are useful. It's just that lecturers are researchers with no public speaking training. The expectation is immediate perfection in both substance & appearance...a little patience at the start is always appreciated!
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I'm fine with that The fact that you aren't Cicero and I don't expect you to be is why I just want you to talk into the mic
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