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PERSONAL APPEARANCE

FOR WOMEN

• Clothes should fit well, not too tight. Hemline length should be decided uponby what works for you and what you will look like to those in the audience,especially if you are sitting up on a stage. Generally, longer sleeves arerecommended to maintain a more business-like appearance.

• Avoid jewelry that sparkles, dangles or makes noise. More subtle accessoriesare called for when you are the presenter. Earrings, broaches and bracelets thatdistract will annoy the audience and draw attention away from yourpresentation.

• Makeup should be simple and compliment the wearer. Overdone makeup canbecome the focus of negative, and unwanted, attention. Makeup that is welldone can control oily areas of the face that might reflect light, enhance naturalfeatures and help you look more relaxed even in the most difficult presentationsituations.

• Hair, like other aspects of your appearance, should add to a positive overall impression of our appearance. While styles are highly individual, they should not be the dominant feature of the face.

FOR MEN

• Suits should be well tailored. For presentations, clothes that are checkered,brightly colored or that clash will not reflect well on your image. Generally,dark blues, grays and blacks in single or double-breasted classic styles are thesafest bet. Depending on the audience, a sport coat and well-matched trousersmay do.

• Men's suit coats are designed to be buttoned whereas most women's coats arenot. In a presentation, depending on the level of formality, you may wish tobutton the jacket, unbutton it or take the coat off altogether.

• Shirts should fit well and the color should not be too bright. If you are worriedabout perspiration showing, wear a cotton T-shirt and a white shirt. If going onTV, avoid white shirts, in favor of a light grey.

• Ties can be used to compliment the color of your eyes and face. The traditionalred "power tie" may not be the best color for you. Experiment a bit. The redtie causes the audience's eyes to focus first on the tie and not on you. Subtlercolors may work better for you.

• Shoes should be appropriate, comfortable and well shined. Make sure thatsocks match, and that they cover any bare leg when you sit down.

• Hair frames the face. It should be well groomed regardless of style. Beardsshould be well groomed also and mustaches should be trimmed above thelip line.

And a word about glasses for both sexes…

• The rule of thumb in presentations is to wear glasses if you need them to see the audience or read visual aids, etc. If you don't need them to see, or you can wear contacts, leave the glasses off. The reason for this is that the glass will reflect light in the room and the audience won't be able to see your eyes. Also, avoid tinted lenses since this will increase the audiences' difficulty in seeing your eyes. There is an anti-reflective coating that is available that eliminates reflection and glare—it is highly recommended for presenters.

Body Language

•  Body Language is important. • Standing, walking or moving about

with appropriate hand gesture or facial expression is preferred to sitting down or standing still with head down and reading from a prepared speech.

Here’s how you can incorporate appropriate body language into your presentations…

Start with eye contact.

• Being prepared – having control of your message – is a prerequisite for being able to project and establish a bond with the audience. Don’t just pass your gaze throughout the room; try to focus on individual listeners and create a bond with them by looking them directly in the eyes for five to 10 seconds.

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Express emotion with your facial muscles.

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SMILEThey say that it takes more muscles to frown

than to smile...

•  – have a friend watch as you practice and look for nervous expressions such as fidgeting, twitching, lip biting, key jingling, hands in pockets or behind the back.

Avoid distracting mannerisms

Here are 14 distracting behaviors1. Scratching ourselves2. Bite or licking our lips3. Play with or stroking hair, mustache or beard4. Picking teeth, fingernails or cuticles5. Adjusting glasses, hair or clothing6. Clicking pens7. Bending paper clips or playing with rubber

bands8. Drum our fingers or tapping our feet9. Whole body movements such as rocking,

swaying or pacing10. Jiggling pocket change11. Clearing our throats12. Frowning in concentration13. Yawning with the mouth wide open14. Twisting a ring, or removing and replacing it

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