Matching Pairs PUBLIC SPEAKING MISTAKES Online version Match the common public speaking mistakes with the tips about how to avoid them. by Marcy Selene Romero Rodriguez 1 forgetting to make eye contact 2 No preparation 3 Not tailoring your message to your audience 4 Dumping data in the slides 5 Exceeding the allotted time 6 Inappropriate voice modulation & tonality 7 Irritating and annoying mannerisms Pay attentio to volumen, speed, pauses, stress, and intonation. Record yourself before the presentation so youcan make corrections. Use bullet points, key words, and images. Make your slides as specific as possible. Don't clutter them with too much information. Set time for each part of your presentation. Arrive early so you can have ready everything you need for your presentation. Know your audience; structure your presentation with an introduction, a body, and a conclusion; practice before friends, family, or colleagues. Look at people's eyes but don't stare. Keep your eye contact for about 4 to 5 seconds and move to the next person. Research about the psychographic, demographic, and behavioral characteristics of the audience. Record your speech when you practice. Oversee this recording and check your irritating mannerisms. Try to avoid them in your practice sessions.
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