ML FBLA Business Etiquette - Public Speaking

What is the first step in preparing for a public speaking engagement?

• Write your speech word for word

• Research your audience and topic

• Practice in front of a mirror

• Memorize your speech

What is the best way to reduce nervousness before speaking in public?

• Avoid practicing and just speak from the heart

• Practice your speech and focus on breathing deeply

• Ignore your nervousness and push through it

• Keep thinking about how you look

How should you stand while speaking in public?

• Cross your arms to appear confident

• Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and use open gestures

• Fidget to release nervous energy

• Sit down and speak from a chair

What is the most important factor in delivering an effective speech?

• Speaking as fast as possible to get everything in

• Clearly communicating your message and engaging the audience

• Using complicated vocabulary to impress the audience

• Avoiding eye contact to appear confident

What should you do if you forget part of your speech during a presentation?

• Panic and stop talking

• Skip over it and continue with the rest of your speech

• Pause briefly, collect your thoughts, and continue

• Apologize profusely to the audience

Why is eye contact important during a public speech?

• It helps distract the audience

• It keeps the speaker focused on their notes

• It builds connection, shows confidence, and engages the audience

• It makes the audience nervous

How should you organize your speech to make it effective?

• Use random thoughts and talk about everything at once

• Structure it with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion

• Skip the introduction and jump straight to the main points

• Only focus on the conclusion and forget the rest

What is a good strategy for making your speech more engaging?

• Speak in a monotone voice to maintain control

• Use humor, anecdotes, and rhetorical questions

• Only stick to facts and avoid any personal opinions

• Use technical jargon to sound more professional

What should you avoid doing during a public speaking event?

• Smiling and making eye contact

• Fidgeting, pacing nervously, or looking at your notes too much

• Speaking clearly and loudly

• Engaging the audience with questions

How can you effectively handle audience questions after your speech?

• Ignore them and move on

• Answer questions briefly without engaging with the audience

• Listen carefully, answer clearly, and remain calm

• Say 'I don’t know' without trying to elaborate