A firm eye contact makes your audience feel respected, and makes your words more trustworthy. To speak effectively, you need genuine eye contact, because this allows you to see the audience’s feedback.
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- When you make eye contact, it connects with the audience because:
- If you hoped to convey to your audience the excitement of steering a kayak through a river rapids, you should probably __________. A: break eye contact with your audience B: gesture less frequently C: speak at a faster rate D: speak at a slower rate
- What does the speaker suggest if you are afraid of having eye contact with the audience? A: Force yourself to have an eye contact. B: Picture your audience as watermelons. C: Place your sight at the hair of your audience at the middle row of the class. D: Tell your audience about your nervousness.
- Which of the following statements about eye contact makes sense? A: Speakers should actively use eye contact. B: Speakers should avoid breaking eye contact in the middle of a thought unit. C: Speakers should avoid neglecting audience sitting to their far left or far right. D: If some audience members show a strong interest in your topic, you should look at these special members most of the time.
- Why do you want to capture your audience’s attention in your introduction? A: Because it helps create a bond between you and the audience. B: Because it provides motivation for the audience to pay attention. C: Because it makes your presentation more exciting. D: All of the above.