Group 1 08E12 OUTLINE The use of nonverbal communication in formal public speaking in the USA 1.

. Whats public speaking and formal public speaking? Definition of a good public speech delivery: good interaction between the speakers and the audiences -> convey directness, spontaneity, animation vocal, facial expression and a lively sense of communication 2. The importance of nonverbal communication in formal public speaking Definition of non- verbal communication = communication that based on persons use of voice and body on the use of words rather than In both formal or informal public speaking, the impact of a speakers words is powerfully influenced by the speakers non verbal communication The importance of non verbal communication
Only about 7 percent comes from content, 93% from non verbal

communication

Can influence whether audience understands your speech

3. Funny mistakes related to using nonverbal communication in formal public speaking (a video) 4. Focused elements and suggestions for public speakers:

Watch 2 videos about 1 Vietnamese politician and 1 US politician speaking at the United Nations General Assembly see the differences in the use of nonverbal communication in two countries Speakers body a. Personal appearance Example analysis: what would happen if the president of the USA spoke on the national television wrinkled clothes and tennis shoes? Personal appearance plays an important role in speech making People trust their ears less than their eyes + try to evoke a favorable first impression b. Facial expression Watch a video about Barack Obamas 2004 keynote address what have helped make Barack Obama, one of the compelling speakers of all time. Tips: + use face to communicate how we feel about speech the meaning sometimes enhanced by facial reinforcement. + let facial expressions reflect your mood and tone of speech. Make sure that the facial expressions are natural if you dont have passion, you dont have energy; if you dont have energy, you have nothing c. Eye contact common eye contact mistakes + talk to notes/slides + over-concentrate on a very small group/ a person + stare + look up/away or look down the importance of eye-contact + attract audience + establish credibility in the speaker and even confidence in the delivery + maitain the interset and attention of the audience

Tips: + dress and groom formal and appropriately

+ demonstrate respect tips for good eye-contact where we shouldnt be looking during a speech: + at the ground + at the slides/notes/ writing, reading the bullet points to the audience + at our colleagues, relatives or anyone not oficially in our audience + at our feet + at the sky or ceiling where we should look during a speech to really engage our audience: + at various individuals, directly in the eye + to the back of the room, just ever so slightly above the back row of our audience, so that we appear to be talking to the whole room + at an item or object if we are drawing our audiences attention to it how to use/keep eye-contact: + find and look at a friendly face first + keep eye-contact coupling with a smiling face + look around d. Gestures & Postures Watch the video The 5 secret about Obamas gestures in public speaking & another video to figure out the effective way in using gestures Back to the previous video in part a & b to see how posters should be used in formal public speaking Tips: + Gestures: - natural and spontaneous clarify or reinforce the ideas + suit to the audience and occasion - avoid flailing your hands about, wringing them together, cracking your knuckles or toying your ring. + Postures:

- Push your shoulders back, raise your chin, pull in that belly and stick out that chest to show your confidence - Avoid: Standing with your hands behind your back or, worse, with your arms crossed in front of your chest Slouching (even slightly!) Lowering your head (even if you dont have your speech memorized, dont keep your head bent, reading off note cards the whole time) Speakers voice (tips)
Volume

Speak loudly enough so that everyone can comfortably hear you.

Pitch

The key here again is variety. Use a wider range of your voice than usual. And beware of up-talking and down-talking. Pacing: emphasizing through Pace Increasing pace when talking about up-beat, new, exciting things and encourage the audience to agree and to accept your point. Slow down when emphasizing seriousness, concerns, or when asking the audience to think hard about something Verbal Crutches Using Um, uh, yknow, like, and, and-um, basicallywhen thinking, forgetting, checking notes or filling the silence.
Watch yourself speak on video so you can see and hear what you are saying Pause and take a breath instead