MovementChapter 10; p. 209-212

Movement

Purposeful◦No “meandering” or “pacing” on stage

Supports communication Shows transition

◦Coincides with speech: moving from point to point Maintains audience attention

◦“Planted stillness” causes boredom unless vocal dynamics

Improves rapport◦Moving towards audience demonstrates a more personal

level◦Provides attachment to audience

“Appropriate”

Delivery Guidelines

Do

1. Maintain good posture2. Make confident visual contact,

direct looks at audience3. Use facial expression &

gestures reinforcing your message

Delivery Guidelines

Do4. Use natural gestures – well timed,

large enough, & support idea expressed

5. Move appropriately showing◦ Transitions◦ Gain & maintain attention◦ Establish rapport

Delivery Guidelines

Don’t4. Be stone-faced or

distractingly animated5. Use stiff, highly planned

or repetitive gestures6. Randomly roam around

stage

Delivery Guidelines

Don’t1. Shift weight from foot to

foot; offsetting posture2. Lean over or lay hands on

podium3. Look over audience’s head,

out window, at ceiling, or down on floor or desktops

Grooming

Dress appropriately for the occasion◦Inquire authority overseeing event

Formal More casual settings

Look your best for positive effects on audience◦Builds trust ◦Success in persuading audience◦Sustains credibility

Formal Dress for Men

Banquets or similar gatherings◦Dress shirt, tie, ◦sports coat/jacket

Recommend dark jackets with white/light color shirt

◦Conservative width, color, & print tie◦Avoid loud plaids, bright primary

colors, or clashing colors (radical)

Consider your audience & their mores (characteristic customs & conventions of a community)

Formal Dress for Women

Modesty should be priorityAnalyze speaking occasion to

determine appropriate dressConservative outfits in

muted/dark colors give greater authority

Simple accessories ◦Not detracting attention of speaker

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