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