Blog #8
Prompt:
NPR voice is appealing because it makes things seem less scripted, which in turn makes it seem more trustworthy. What's the relationship here? Why do people seem more trustworthy and "real" if they design their speaking to seem un-designed? Why? Does knowing that this might be a conscious choice erode their ethos? Do you think people do this in everyday interactions? Do you do it? Have you ever paused and hesitated to give the effect of spontaneity? Why did you do that?

Response:
People seem more  trustworthy when they design their speaking to seem unrehearsed because it gives off the idea that an actual, intimate conversation. It makes the conversation seem spontaneous and containing current and real emotions. This might erode their ethos because because it gives off the impression that the conversation has to be practiced and isn't important. I do think that people do this in everyday interactions, however, I do not because I do not plan out what I am going to say in a normal conversation.