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Speaking and communicating nonverbally is only half the challenge during a speech, but it is very important. By doing your homework on the subject you will be discussing and making sure your audience will not get lost or confused,  is going to act extremely in your benefit. A key component of speaking skillfully is also controlling your rate, volume, and how you use pauses. The way in which you project your voice will be noticeable to your audience and could potentially make the difference if whether or not people listen to you. Having poor etiquette, for example: not being groomed well, hunching over a lectern, having messy hair, constantly distracted, or speaking fast, will help dictate who you are to your audience and you do not want that to be a negative thing.

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They are many different ways to impress your audience. First impressions are very lasting and it is important that you make a good one. By following the rights and wrongs of the way to dress, speak and communicate nonverbally with your listeners you are to ensure a good outcome. Having good posture and being dressed a step above your audience is going to motivate your audience to listen carefully to what you are saying. Make sure to study your audience carefully before hand as too ensure you will be dressed properly and ready to go.

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"You never get a second chance to make a first impression."

Andrew Grant

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There are many reasons to be readily prepared for public speaking; and knowing and understanding nonverbal communication is key. Understanding how you present yourself to an audience and how they view you based on just appearance is very important. Making a good first impression sets up your entire time in front of an audience and can largely determine the audiences reaction to what you are saying. Speaking well and being prepared is only half the challenge though because nonverbal communication plays a huge role in presenting a speech or having a simple conversation with a person. Inappropriate nonverbal communication with people can be detrimental in numerous ways not only to your reputation but may even offend an audience member as well.

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Rate is the speed at which you are talking to your audience

When Speaking...

1. Don’t talk too fast or the audience will not understand you

2. Don’t talk to slow or the audience might lose focus and interest

3. Do remember to slow down more than normal and enunciate your words because chances are you will be nervous and that will lead to fast talking

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DON’T:

Have hat-hair or messy and baggy clothing

DO:

Have proper hygiene and grooming done before presentation

Bragg, Logan. "The Interview – What to Wear When Interviewing at a Casually Dressed Employer." Triumph Services RSS. N.p., 07 Oct. 2015. Web. 25 June 2016.

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DO:

Stand up straight and have your arms loose

DON’T:

Drape over lectern if one is being used or be hunched over, it does not show authority

Miller, Fred E. "Good Posture Is a Non-verbal Element of Communication That Quickly Conveys Confidence or Otherwise." NO SWEAT Public Speaking RSS. N.p., 12 Mar. 2010. Web. 25 June 2016.

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DO:

Wear shirts with collars and khakis or slacks

"Pared People." Pared People. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 June 2016.

DON’T:

Wear hoodies or hats

"10 Signs You're An Unprofessional Landlord." Renters Warehouse. N.p., 02 Feb. 2014. Web. 25 June 2016.

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Your Volume should be

Not too quiet

Not shouting

And be projected

When Speaking...

1. Don’t speak too loudly into the microphone if one is being used

2. Do, take your space into consideration and how far back some audience members may be from you

3. Do, project your voice in an authoritative tone

4. Don’t assume there is no echo present in the room

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Why pause?

For Importance

To emphasize

To get the audience’s attention

When pausing...

1. Don’t make the pause too long or the audience may think your speech is over

2. Do, make it deliberate and noticeable

3. Don’t pause to often or the lister may get confused and not follow what you are saying