Why are gestures important in a presentation?
They mean you don't have to rely on words
They give your words clarity and emphasis
They get in the way of the words
Which of these is not advisable during a group discussion?
Respecting other people's opinions
Bringing other people into the conversation
Trying to say more than anyone else
When you are not talking, what should you be doing?
Thinking what your next point is going to be
Listening to the point being made
Thinking, listening and showing you are listening
Which of these is vital for your presentation?
Making people laugh
Adapting your language to your audience
Background music and lots of video content
In a group discussion, what should you try to do?
Talk over people to make sure your idea is heard
Keep your ideas to yourself so as not to dominate the conversation
Try to develop other people’s ideas by adding examples and linking to your own ideas
Which of these is not an important part of body language?
Eye contact
Hair style
Gesturing
In your group discussion, what should you avoid doing?
Help the conversation to develop
Talking over people as you express your opinion
Help to resolve differences in a discussion
When planning your presentation, what should you think about?
The audience
Your appearance
You shouldn’t plan so that you speak naturally
What is the most important thing about how you present the content of your presentation?
That you come across as entertaining when talking
That you come across as well informed and someone who understands the topic
That you skim over every single one of your ideas
When talking to an audience what should you do?
Make eye contact, gesture and smile
Make sure you don’t look at them
Make sure you look serious by not smiling and standing still