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How to win your AUDIENCE

Try not to bore them to death

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Things you should be aware off

• How much experience does your Audience have??

Do you have a banana??

No clue audience

Expert audience

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How broad is your Audience??

• Are there all from the same field, age, ethnic background???

• If they are, than it is easier to prepare.

• If not, than you need to work hard to be ready.

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Native Language

• Do they all speak your language?

• Do they speak English well?

• Do you speak English well?

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Native Culture

• Be careful not to offend anybody.

• Follow customs and use appropriate language. Don’t use slang.

In front of the firing squad

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Motivation

• Why are they here?

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How do you present your Message?

• Which mediums do you use?

• Do you use handouts?

• Do you use visual material?

• Do you use films?

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• Plan carefully to keep your audience happy.

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• HOMEWORK:

• Prepare a two slide presentation: What does a Civil Engineer do?

• Describe one of the sub-disciplines you have chosen.• Write an e-mail describing it.• 1= Elementary• 2= High School• 3= University• 4=Professionals