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Body Language and Clothing for PresentationsAmerican Pragmatics and Culture
Spring 2012 Ms. Candice Quiñones
OverviewBody Language – By the Book
Body Language –Other Tips
Clothing –By the Book
Clothing – Other Tips
Body Language for Presenting
Most Material Adapted from Presentation Skills by Steve Mandel
From Presentation Skills by Steve Mandel
Body Language: According to Steve Mandel:
“It’s not just what you say but how you say it”
Movement
Gestures
Facial Expression
Voice
Posture
Eye contact
From Presentation Skills by Steve Mandel
Movement: By the Book
Don’t stand in one spot the whole time (like a tree)
Take an occasional step or two
Follow the principal “Look, move, plant”Look at the person you are going to move toward
Move
Plant your feet and stop moving
From Presentation Skills by Steve Mandel
Movement: By the Book
“Stay close, stay direct, stay involved” Stay away from the lecternStay within 4-6 feet of the first rowKeep your body facing the audience as much as possible Speak only when looking at people
Movement: Other Tips
Moving around is good, but don’t do it all the time
Don’t move to fast either
Try to use the entire space
If you need to point at something, use a pointer or the mouse
Don’t step in front of the projector
From Presentation Skills by Steve Mandel
Gestures: By the Book
Our anxiety tends to be displayed by our gestures.
Try to control nervous gesturesRelax (but not too much)
Let your hands relax and rest by your sides between gestures
Natural gestures will add to a presentation, not distract the audience
From Presentation Skills by Steve Mandel
Gestures: What Not To Do
Don’t keep your hands in your pockets
Don’t keep hands “handcuffed” behind your back
Don’t keep your arms crossed
Don’t use the “Fig-leaf” position for handsFig-leaf= folding one hand over the other in front of the body (lower or upper)
Don’t wring your hands
Don’ts
Hands in Pockets
Hands Behind Back
Fig Leaf Crossed Arms Wringing Hands
Facial ExpressionsUse all of them as necessary
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090813142131.htm
Source Presentation Skills by Steve Mandel
Voice: By the Book
Be aware of volumeA soft voice can be viewed as a lack of confidence and could hurt your credibilitySpeaking too loud could mean your hearing is impaired
Do a volume check before you begin, simply ask the people in the back of the
room if they can hear you.
Voice: Other TipsTry to avoid being monotone by varying intonation
Raise pitch and volume slightly for key points
Watch the audience for cues about your volume
Pace yourself:Slow down
Use pauses
From Presentation Skills by Steve Mandel
Posture: By the Book
Keep your posture erect, but relaxed
Stand up straight (but not stiff)
Evenly distribute your weight
Don’t be shifting your weight from one hip to the other (it can be distracting)
Good Posture
http://www.fitness-programs-for-life.com/posture.html
http://emotisys.net/category/master/
Analyze PostureWhich of these is okay for a presenter?
Posture: Other Tips
Be aware of your audience’s posture.
http://www.mbanetbook.co.in/2010/05/presentations-postures-and-gestures.html
From Presentation Skills by Steve Mandel
Eye Contact: By the Book
Speak to one person at a time when you present
Make eye contact for 3-5 seconds per person, then move
If the group is large, make eye contact with individuals in different parts of the audience
Don’t just look at your audience, SEE them
ClothingHow to Dress for a Presentation
Dress CodesFormal (black-tie)
Semi-Formal
Business
Business Casual
Casual
Streetwear
Sports/Athletic
Formal (Black-Tie)This would normally be worn to a formal function like a ball, dinner, or other high society event.
Semi-FormalWomen
Dresses and dress suits that fall at or below the knee, cocktail dresses that fall no more than an inch above the knee, and pant suits.
Women can even pair a dressy top with tuxedo or dress pants, made of an appropriate fabric.
Semi-formal fabrics include taffeta, chiffon, velvet, satin, sateen, gossamer, velour, silk, polyester and cashmere.
Pair the outfit with dress heels, dressy flats or strappy sandals that coordinate with your outfit color.
http://www.ehow.com/facts_7197265_semi_formal-dress-mean_.html
Semi -FormalMen
A sports jacket, slacks, vest and tie or a dark or light business suit with dress shoes, such as oxfords.
For semi-formal events that take place after 6 p.m., men should wear a dark suit with a white dress shirt and evening tie.
Look for suits made of wool, polyester or gabardine
Men should avoid linen or seersucker suits as well as loafers.
No jeans or flip-flops!
http://www.ehow.com/facts_7197265_semi_formal-dress-mean_.html
http://www.askmen.com/fashion/keywords/business-attire.html
Business Attire
http://blog.dresses-shopping.com/business-dress-code/
Business Attire for Men
Business Attire for Women
http://blog.wearittowork.co.uk/default,date,2010-04-06.aspx
Business Casual
http://washingtonprogram.ucdavis.edu/BusinessCasualWomen.htm
Casual
http://humanresources.about.com/od/dresscodesforwork/ig/Casual-Dress-Code/Casual-Dress-Code.-5YY.htm
Streetwear
http://www.grooveeffect.com/m-style/092308-jack-threads---your-daily-stre.php
Sports/Athleticwear
Swimwear
Presentation Attire
Business or Business Casual are usually appropriate depending on the situation.
If you are not sure how to dress—Ask someone who might know.
Presentation Attire -Men
Casual wear and suits should be well-tailored
Men’s suit coats are designed to be buttoned
Shirts should fit well, and the color should not be too bright
Ties can be used to complement the color of your eyes and face
Shoes should be appropriate, comfortable, and well shined
Hair frames the face (be well groomed)
Presentation Attire-Women
Clothes should fit well but not too tightly
Find two or three colors that work well with your complexion and hair
Avoid jewelry that sparkles, dangles, or makes noise
Makeup should be simple and flattering
Your hairstyle should be professional and controlled
Questions?