Top 5 Things That Presenters Should and Should Not Do

These are the top 5 things that I think a presenter should and should not do.


The top 5 things a presenter should do while giving a presentation

1.  Make eye contact with the audience.
The presenter should not be looking around the room while presenting.  They should be looking at the audience, but not to just one person.  They should be looking at everyone in the room.  This also allows the presenter so see the reaction to the audience to see if they are confused or have a question to ask. 
2.  Practice the presentation before presenting.
This allows the presenter to be comfortable with the presentation.  Rehearsing infront of people is a great way of practicing becuase they will tell the presenter what he or she should be doing different or doing a great job at. 
3.  Dress according to what the presentation is about.
For example, if the presentation is about something casual then dress casual, if it is formal then dress formal when presenting.  This shows the audience that the presenter is serious about the preasentation.
4.  Have everything that the presenter will need while giving the presentation.
This shows that the presenter is ready and all organized to give the presentation.  It also allows for no mistakes of forgetting anything. 
5.  Ask questions to the audience during the presentation if there is any questions and after the presentation.
This allows the audience to ask the questions that they are confused about and have a better understanding of the presentation.


The top 5 things a presenter should not do during a presentation

1.  Do not read off of what you are presenting the entire time presenting.
This show the audience that the presenter is nervous, may not have practiced, or has not idea what they are presenting. 
2.  Do not fidget with clothes, hair, hands, or feet.
This distracts the audience and all they are concentrating about is what the presenter is doing with their body.  It also shows that the presaenter is nervous.
3.  Do not rush through the presentation just to get it over with.
This then makes the audience feel overwhelmed and confused with what the presenter is presenting.  Take time while presenting and go slow.
4.  Do not talk soft to the audience.
The presenter should talk loud enough that everyone can hear them, even in the back of the room.  If the presenter is not talking loud then the people far way from them will not hear what the presenter has to say.
5.  Do not say unwanted words like "um" or "and" over and over again while presenting.
This shows the audience that the presenter may have no idea what they are talking about or are uncomfortable with presenting.