Tips for Public Speaking

What is the first thing you should do when preparing for an oral report or speech?

• Research your materials and take notes

• Practice speaking in front of a mirror

• Have Moby in the audience

Why is it important to make eye contact with the audience?

• To keep them interested and engaged

• To show that you're nervous

• To distract them from your speech

• To make them feel uncomfortable

What should you do to ensure your audience can hear what you have to say?

• Speak louder and slower than usual

• Speak softly and quickly

• Read your speech from a paper

• Avoid making eye contact

Why are facial expressions important during a speech?

• They show how you feel about the subject

• They distract the audience

• They make the speech more boring

• They confuse the audience

What is an example of a visual aid that can make an oral report more exciting?

• Charts

• Textbooks

• Silent videos

• Blank papers

What should you do before delivering your speech or report?

• Practice in front of friends and family

• Read your speech from a paper

• Avoid making eye contact

• Drink hot chocolate

What should you do to relax before delivering your speech?

• Take a deep breath

• Drink water

• Avoid eye contact

• Think about robots

What is the target audience for our product proposal

• Hospitality Students and Mr. Murray

• College students

• Children

What is the purpose of writing key points on note cards?

• To remember the points during the speech

• To read the points directly from the cards

• To distract the audience

• To make the speech more boring

What should you do to get used to speaking in front of a group?

• Practice in front of friends and family

• Avoid speaking in front of anyone

• Read your speech from a paper

• Drink hot chocolate