Ethos...and public speaking

I agree with what was said in the chapter on speaking Ethos, logos, and pathos. It says that ethos is something that we contantly DO during a speaking situation, but it is not always something we pay attention to. For instance, what we wear is important to how we are recieved by our audience. You would never wear jeans and a tee shirt to a formal debate, and if you did, you most certainly would not be taken seriously by your audience, which in turn depletes your credibility (ethos). It is important to always pay attention to the way you present yourself as a speaker, because your credibility is essential in getting your message across to the audience. If they don't think you are credible, then your message will not be as openly and positively receieved by them.