Hi Laurel:
Our personality can definitely make a difference. Nothing beats enthusiasm, energy, passion, and ecitement in conveying our interest in teaching this class today. That upbeat approach is contagious and I think can bring the otherwise dull mood up a notch or two just by our gusto. But it has to be natural and sincere. Students want authenticity. So we have to be real or students may get turned off.
Regards, Barry
