Essential Public Speaking Manners ~ Part 2
“To communicate effectively, one needs to be well versed in and thoroughly aware of what physical and emotional components best express the intended message.”
There are certain specific manners to practice and stay aware of on a public speaking platform or when taping. These manners are the backbone of the public speaker’s effectiveness. They are simple rules to help the speaker perform with confidence and trust. They apply to all public speaking situations. Part 1 can be accessed here.
Atmosphere
Your basic atmosphere during a presentation or a speech should always aim to be relaxed, alert, and open. Atmosphere sets the tone and acts as the overall context of the content to be delivered. Atmosphere is felt at every level of a presentation or of a casual interaction. The slang for it is “vibe” or the “feeling in the room.” It is the mood of the moment at play.
Mood literally runs the show and owns everything in it!
A good movie is first and foremost an atmosphere. Other examples are a good dinner or a hike with a friend. Atmosphere permeates everything we do.
A good marriage is an atmosphere, so is a bad one. The second you walk up in front of a group or in front of anyone for that matter, you bring an atmosphere with you. The atmosphere…
