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Principles of Good Delivery

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• Be well groomed and dress nicely– Conveys respect for audience and topic

Dress for the Occasion

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• Use eyes to express emotions• Convey sincerity with eye contact• Observe audience reactions• Make contact with everyone

Establish Eye Contact

Listeners respond positively to speakers who make eye contact (in U.S culture)

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• Movement communicates

• Facial expressions convey much

• Words and actions should be mutually reinforcing

Gestures, Movement and Expressions

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• Audiences trust nonverbal behavior• Gestures should be natural / spontaneous• Movements should be natural /

spontaneous• Avoid movements that appear nervous or

distracting

Gestures, Movement and Expressions

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Strive for an Effective Speaking Voice

Use voice to

• emphasize key ideas

• display emotion

• establish commitment

• enhance credibility

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Strive for an Effective Speaking Voice

• Volume

• Rate

• Pitch

• Vocal Clarity