I have a lot to say when it comes to designing a perfect presentation. During my freshman year in NUS (which feels like a long time ago), one of the compulsory modules that all computing students have to take is CS2301: Business & Technical Communication. The most memorable lesson is the oral presentation for two particular reasons. One, the lecturer was extremely animated which was highly unusual in my school. Two, I was her favorite. (grins)

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Now that’s something! Credits have to be given to the group of writers who came up with these funny lines. They were so witty (and intelligently written) that even a dead-pan face Bush could deliver it with significant success. One of his lines actually got him about 12 seconds of laughter and applause! (The one where Bush thanked Senator Webb for doing security). Note that the lines were exceptionally funny for Americans since it was written for their listening. Only goes to show that knowing the audience is equally - if not more - important when you are writing humor.

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I recently heard an audio of Tony Alessandra’s speech from Ted Talks. If you are interested to know more about Ted Talks or Tony Alessandra, you can either click on link or google for them. The whole point of this entry is to share with you a lesson by Tony which makes so much sense. That’s probably why they invited him to speak anyway.

The golden rule has always been to treat people the way you want to be treated… Agree? If you want to be appreciated then first appreciate. If you want to be treated fairly, then first treat others fairly.

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