When explaining a concept, principle, process or anything really, how much does you choice of analogy damage your credibility? We have all been the situation – you are trying to explain something to an individual or group that is potentially complicated to understand or at best, slightly tricky to follow. At this point, we humans draw upon an analogy.
Some people seem to pride themselves on inventing what they believe are humorous, engaging and smart comparisons/ analogies that will allow the audience to understand them better. Of course what these people do not seem to realise that with every ill conceived, unfunny analogy they deliver, not only are they confusing and distracting their audience, they are also losing that most hard earned of qualities – respect.
Feel free to share some of your most memorable analogies (just keep them clean).
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