I was not born yesterday. Obviously I am aware of the existence of contractions.
However, I choose not to use them, and you should do the same. A person whose
speech is fraught with contractions is akin to a drunkard slurring his speech. For some
reason, I am the only one who appreciates the beauty of the English language enough to
enunciate it to its fullest extent. Also, by abstaining from contractions and speaking
clearly (and thoughtfully), my rate of speech becomes slower; hopefully, slow enough for
the average individual to keep up with me.