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LOOK FOR THE EXIT SIGN
When giving a speech in a public setting, speak directly to the red glowing exit sign. It's generally at the back of the auditorium/conference room. It's up high and easy to find. Plus you won't be distracted by looking in to the face of an audience member.
Peter DuCharme
(4) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-09)
Current Rating: 7.3 out of 10 based on 11 reviews
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BUYING A DIGITAL CAMERA
A 6 megapixel digital camera offers plenty of resolution for snapshots, web publishing, and even 8x10 prints, and is adequate for 16x20 prints. For 20x30 posters, full-page magazine photography, and the like, 10 megapixels would be a better idea. Generally speaking, a top-notch 6MP camera takes better pictures than a cheapo 10MP camera.
Mark H. Anbinder, Technology Evangelist, Ithaca, New York, USA
(17) Contributions from this contributor since (2007-08-14)
Current Rating: 7 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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SPEECH RATE
To estimate how long a speech will take to deliver, count the number of words and divide by 150
Jeremy Rose, Adjunct Professor, Minneapolis, MN, USA
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-17)
Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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HOW LONG IT TAKES TO READ STUFF OUT LOUD
It takes about one minute to read 10 lines of 12-point text on an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper out loud.
Judith Seid, clergy, Pleasanton, CA, USA
(2) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-04-11)
Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 12 reviews
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TIMING A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION.
Plan for one slide per minute. Most beginners make (especially short) talks that are about twice too long.
OntologicalDoubt, Psychologist, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
(10) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 6.6 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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AUDIENCE ATTENTION
When speaking to an audience of more than 10, at any given moment 40% of them will not be listening so repetition with variety is recommended.
Dale O. Ferrier, Trainer, Wolcottville, IN, USA
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-27)
Current Rating: 7.6 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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SPEAKING TO PEOPLE WITH A HEARING LOSS
When speaking to someone with a hearing loss do not over exaggerate your mouth movements. Speak normally but not too fast. Do not turn away or cover your mouth in any way. You also should not have gum in your mouth. You don't always need to speak louder depending on their hearing loss.
Cindy West, Interpreter, Pa, US
(5) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-18)
Current Rating: 7.4 out of 10 based on 26 reviews
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VIDEO TAPE
Always record and watch your speech before presenting it to an audience. See and hear what they will.
JAMES STRATTON, FINANCE MANAGER, ZANESFIELD, OH, USA
(4) Contributions from this contributor since (2009-05-13)
Current Rating: 6.6 out of 10 based on 11 reviews
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CLARITY
When writing a speech, never include a word you have to look up.
James Erwin, Editor, Des Moines, IA, USA
(38) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 7.7 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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LEARNING A LANGUAGE
About 150 to 200 hours of instruction and $1,500 worth of cds and classes should produce credible speaking ability in French, Spanish, or German. For Oriental and Middle Eastern languages, figure 2 or 3 times longer.
Boardroom Reports
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STASTICALLY SPEAKING
When one is given both the average and the medium data to determine extent, go with the medium value especially if it differs greatly from the average.
Dave Agresti, Prof Criminology (retired), Tampa, Florida, United States
(90) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-04-15)
Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 12 reviews
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