status quo

(noun)

The state of things; the way things are, as opposed to the way they could be.

Related Terms

  • Monroe's Motivated Sequence
  • policy

Examples of status quo in the following topics:

  • Persuasive Speeches on Questions of Policy

    • Persuasive speeches about questions of policy advocate for or against the status quo.
    • One focus of persuasive speaking is questions of policy, which advocates a change from the status quo, or the way things are today.
  • Q&A Considerations in Non-Academic Environments

    • Most people are so used to the status quo that explaining why they think the way they do can be difficult.
  • The Importance of Listening

  • Improve Listener Engagement, Comprehension, and Memory

    • For example, the details that you share about an organization's financial status will differ depending on whether your audience is a tax inspector, an external auditor, the community of beneficiaries or the new employees.
  • Solicit Information

  • Definitions

    • According to McLanahan and Sandefur, social disadvantages include a lower expectancy in educational attainment, lower prospects at work, or lower status in society.
  • Motivating Listeners

  • Dialect and Vocal Variety

    • English has been given official status by 28 of the 50 state governments.
  • Appearance: Dress and Posture

    • Clothing conveys nonverbal clues about a speaker's personality, background and financial status.
  • History of Public Speaking

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