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Appropriate Use o f Humour in a
Presentation
Introduction
" A little levity will save many a speech from sinking",
English poet Samuel Butler once said. Humour can
make the difference between an average and an
outstanding presentation. Laughter is the enthusiasm
valve that helps establish and maintain a good
relationship between you and your group.
Humour can lighten serious messages, thus making
them more effective. People learn better when they
relax, and humour relaxes them. Laughter can work for
you: getting your audience to laugh benefits both you
and them.
What is Humour?
Humour can be t unmness in the form of:
* anecdotes from personal experience and others'
stories
* poetry
* puns and other word play
* limericks
* funny quotations
* telling striking dramatic statistics
* gestures
* vocal variations
* smiling
Why Use Humour?
Participants come to your presentation to learn. If
they enjoy the learning, they will be motivated to team.
I t ' s useful at the beginning of a presentation to break
down barriers between you and your audience, making
your work easier. But, humour also has several purposes
in the body of a presentation to:
* make a point and focus your purpose
* let the group see your human side, making it easier
for them to relate to you
* help pace and lighten your presentation
* let you present in a relaxed, natural manner
* increase participant listening and attention span,
which in turn increase the participants' comfort level.
* enhances self- confidence of the participants
* build empathy among people
* make it easier to get the group talking
Humour puts people in a good mood, making your
presentation go more smoothly. It helps prepare the
audience for your message.
Tips for using Humour
Several techniques help to introduce humour more
successfully and put your audience at ease:
* set up a display board filled with cartoons, amusing
photos, or silly quotations related to the theme
of your presentation
* share a personal anecdote or funny example related to
the subject of your presentation; for example, if
your presentation is intended to improve
participant communication, tell a story to
illustrate the result of poor communication.
* ask participants to share funny experiences
* use humorous exercises to help participants
develop skills or learn new information; for
example, if the group wants to focus on setting
goals have them write their objectives on toilet
paper.
* exaggerate to make a point
* poke fun at yourself or some ridiculous occurrence;
laugh with them, not at them
* identify yourself with the audience while introducing
your subject; for example if your subject is
about dealing with teenagers, tell them about
your experiences with your 14- year- old
* Say something witty and appropriate that lets your
audience know that you're not a stuffed shirt
* stay ' light' when you mess up
Humour can be tricky, so keep these points in mind:
* use humour as an aid to help build a point
* use humour with good judgment and good taste -
don't use humour that might offend your
audience; for example, avoid making racist or
sexist remarks or using foul language.
* be warm and gentle, always reflecting respect for
others
Object Description
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| Title | Communicate with Confidence/Project Report |
| Language | en |
| Date | June 1999 |
Description
| Title | communicate with confidence 50 |
| Language | en |
| Transcript | Appropriate Use o f Humour in a Presentation Introduction " A little levity will save many a speech from sinking", English poet Samuel Butler once said. Humour can make the difference between an average and an outstanding presentation. Laughter is the enthusiasm valve that helps establish and maintain a good relationship between you and your group. Humour can lighten serious messages, thus making them more effective. People learn better when they relax, and humour relaxes them. Laughter can work for you: getting your audience to laugh benefits both you and them. What is Humour? Humour can be t unmness in the form of: * anecdotes from personal experience and others' stories * poetry * puns and other word play * limericks * funny quotations * telling striking dramatic statistics * gestures * vocal variations * smiling Why Use Humour? Participants come to your presentation to learn. If they enjoy the learning, they will be motivated to team. I t ' s useful at the beginning of a presentation to break down barriers between you and your audience, making your work easier. But, humour also has several purposes in the body of a presentation to: * make a point and focus your purpose * let the group see your human side, making it easier for them to relate to you * help pace and lighten your presentation * let you present in a relaxed, natural manner * increase participant listening and attention span, which in turn increase the participants' comfort level. * enhances self- confidence of the participants * build empathy among people * make it easier to get the group talking Humour puts people in a good mood, making your presentation go more smoothly. It helps prepare the audience for your message. Tips for using Humour Several techniques help to introduce humour more successfully and put your audience at ease: * set up a display board filled with cartoons, amusing photos, or silly quotations related to the theme of your presentation * share a personal anecdote or funny example related to the subject of your presentation; for example, if your presentation is intended to improve participant communication, tell a story to illustrate the result of poor communication. * ask participants to share funny experiences * use humorous exercises to help participants develop skills or learn new information; for example, if the group wants to focus on setting goals have them write their objectives on toilet paper. * exaggerate to make a point * poke fun at yourself or some ridiculous occurrence; laugh with them, not at them * identify yourself with the audience while introducing your subject; for example if your subject is about dealing with teenagers, tell them about your experiences with your 14- year- old * Say something witty and appropriate that lets your audience know that you're not a stuffed shirt * stay ' light' when you mess up Humour can be tricky, so keep these points in mind: * use humour as an aid to help build a point * use humour with good judgment and good taste - don't use humour that might offend your audience; for example, avoid making racist or sexist remarks or using foul language. * be warm and gentle, always reflecting respect for others |
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