How to Get an Audience to Like You
Two essential traits of a good speaker are energy and connection with the audience. Here are a few easy tips for achieving these whether you're speaking to a business group or teaching a class.
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Connecting with your audience
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Pause, when taking the microphone or podium, for several seconds and scan the crowd making eye contact with as many of the people as possible. Make sure to have a pleasant look on your face so they do not think that you are scowling at them.
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Starting out with something humorous, within the first 30 seconds of your presentation, is a sure way to get their attention. People love to smile and laugh, so this way you have started on a positive note.
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Know your spiel. Whether you are speaking to a business or community group, or teaching a class, know your material well so that you can focus on your audience and stay connected to it. The more that the audience feels that you understand and like them, the more it will respond to you in a likewise fashion.
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Act as though you are having fun and are enjoying what you are saying and the audience will be convinced that it, too, is having a good time. People are attracted to energy, so make eye contact, smile, lean toward your audience, and speak up so you are easily heard.
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Pay attention when attending someones presentation. You can pick up some tips and can incorporate them into your next speaking engagement.
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Tips & Warnings
When trying to be humorous, be careful with jokes. Everyones sense of humor is different, so keep yours lighthearted, global and unoffensive.
