{"id":10650,"date":"2017-11-02T16:25:29","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T15:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.haufe-akademie.de\/blog\/?p=10650"},"modified":"2023-03-17T14:46:48","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T13:46:48","slug":"speak-up-and-convince","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.haufe-akademie.de\/blog\/themen\/international-business\/speak-up-and-convince\/","title":{"rendered":"Speak up \u2013 and convince!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rhetoric is a term we are all familiar with and \u2013 whether you want to say something in your mother tongue or in a foreign language \u2013 it is necessary for effective communication. This is particularly true in the globalised world we live and work in. At the same time, it is a skill you need to keep working on to develop.<\/p>\n

What is rhetoric and when do we use it?<\/h2>\n

Why is successful rhetoric essential for modern business communication? Rhetoric is quite simply effective written and oral communication which places your audience at the centre of the act of communication, a must in business interactions. Rhetoric also has a clear persuasive function and knowing how to persuade is essential in achieving goals. Rhetoric, although the word itself stirs up images of complex techniques familiar to the ancient Greeks, is used every time we use language. So, all communication is rhetorical. In fact, a modern definition of rhetoric is simply the intentional use of language to influence an audience, with an emphasis on \u201cintentional\u201d. This means that successful rhetoric can be learned and applied in both formal and informal settings to increase persuasive impact. This of course, is more challenging in a foreign language. However, with the right insights and practice, the basics can be learned relatively quickly and easily.<\/p>\n

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Useful tips for successful rhetoric<\/h2>\n

Although there are many techniques involved becoming a rhetorical expert, there are some important ones which can be easily learned and quickly applied. Authenticity combined with technique is the key.<\/p>\n

Here are just a few tips which may help you to become an effective communicator:<\/p>\n