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SPEAKER QUIZ
1. Why should I bother adding humor and excitement to my presentations? (Pages 3-7 )
2. What are the differences between all-male and all-female audiences? (Pages 15-16 )
3. How do I change my presentation to suit small and large audiences? (Page 16 )
4. What changes do I need to make when speaking outdoors? (Page 16 )
5. How does the time of day effect my audience's reaction? (Pages 16-17 )
6. What do top executives report as the number one factor in their rise to the top? (Page 4 )
7. What do I do if I know I have an audience composed of different cultures? (Pages 17-27 )
8. What is the most universally accepted format for humor world-wide? (Page 153 )
9. How can I help endear myself to a foreign audience? (Page 20 )
10. What is a culturgram? (Page 21 )
11. What is the concept of in fun? (Pages 27-28 )
12. How can nametags be a source of humor? (Pages 28-29 )
13. How do I make my handouts live on long after I am gone? (Pages 30-35 )
14. What do I do if an audience member is drunk? (Page 35 )
15. What is the best lighting for laughter and interaction? (Page 38 )
16. How should I seat the audience for maximum mirth? (Page 39-41 )
17. How can I make classroom seating better? (Pages 43-44 )
18. How can I use music without getting a license? (Pages 47-48 )
19. What do I have to do if I want to use copyrighted music? (Page 48 )
20. What is test humor? (Page 53 )
21. What are 11 simple attention-gaining devices I can use? (Pages 63-64 )
22. How can I eliminate my need to cling to notes? (Pages 65-67 )
23. What is the formula for making a point with humor? (Page 65 )
24. What is a bit/chunk/series? (Page 65 )
25. How do I make bumper car transitions? (Page 68 )
26. When should I end seriously and when should I end funny? (Pages 71-72 )
27. Who is the best target for humor? (Page 76 )
28. Are puns useful in presentations? (Page 78 )
29. How can I avoid using damaging sexist language? (Page 78 )
30. How can I easily learn some magic tricks? (Page 23 )
31. What do humans fear the most? (Page 80 )
32. Can stage fright make me better looking? (Page 79 )
33. Are there really 51 strategies to controlling stage fright? (Pages 81-84 )
34. Why should I be careful when saying the letter "p?" (Page 84 )
35. Why should I love the letter "k?" (Page 181 )
36. To whom should I deliver punch lines? (Pages 86-87 )
37. How do I deliver a punch line? (Page 86 )
38. What is the "Rule of Three?" (Page 87-88 )
39. Should I laugh at my own humor? (Pages 88-89 )
40. When & why should I pause? (Pages 89-90 )
41. How much humor should I use? (Page 64 )
42. During what parts of my presentation should I use humor? (Pages 90-92 )
43. What is dynamic range? (Pages 92-96 )
44. How do I pick my audience? (Page 95 )
45. What are the 3 nevers when delivering a punch line? (Page 97 )
46. How can I be sure I never bomb? (Pages 99-114 )
47. What is a saver line? (Pages 101-102 )
48. How can I appear to have a quick wit? (Pages 102-109 )
49. How can I use appropriate humor to diffuse hostile situations? (Pages 111-112 )
50. Should I look at my watch to keep track of time? (Page 114 )
51. How can I cut the length of my presentation at the last minute without getting flustered? (Pages 113-114, 187 )
52. How can I make more money by standing-up? (Page 117 )
53. What part of the stage gives me the most power? (Page 117 )
54. What kind of clothing should I wear? (Pages 119-120 )
55. Why is a lectern bad for me? (Page 124 )
56. How can I make my audience feel great? (Pages 124-125 )
57 How can I force the audience to think? (Pages 126-128 )
58. What can I do to stimulate emotion? (Pages 128-131 )
59. Should I practice in front of a mirror? (Page 136 )
60. What is one of the most effective ways to improve my story telling? (Page 138 )
61. What are 34 ways to be funny? (Pages 145-182 )
62. How can I pull a gag on the audience? (Pages 150-152)
63. Should I be happy when the audience members throw things at me? (Page 150 )
64. What are some different types of props? (Pages 168-169 )
65. When should I have two powerful closes? (Pages 170-171 )
66. How do I make Q & A sessions funny? (Pages 170-171 )
67. What is arguably the safest and most powerful form of humor? (Pages 174-176 )
68. What are the 3 things you NEVER say when telling a story? (Page 187 )
69 What kinds of words do I emphasize to make my stories more interesting? (Page 186 )
70. How do I play more than one character in a story? (Page 189 )
71. Where do I find humor on my topic? (Pages 193-198 )
72. Where do I find industry specific humor and anecdotes? (Page 199 )
73. When should I tell the audience a story is coming? (Page 198 )
74. When is it OK to use the humor of others? (Page 197 )
75. How can I use my computer to be a better presenter? (Page 200 )
76. Which is more interesting, overheads or slides? (Pages 208-209 )
77. What highlighter colors have the greatest visibility? (Page 212 )
78. How do I use my computer to do research for me while I sleep? (Page 215 )
79. When should I use bullets and when should I use numbers on my visuals? (Page 219 )
80. How can I jazz-up technical and financial presentations? (Pages 225-231 )
81. How can I be successful with team presentations? (Pages 231-232 )
82. How can I use humor to bust through voice mail? (Pages 234-235 )
83. How can I use stories to sell more of my products, ideas and services? (Pages 237-238 )
84. What kinds of food should I provide my seminar participants? (Page 238 )
85. How can women presenters be more effective? (Pages 241-256 )
86. Where can I find props? (Page 263 )
87. Where can I find professional joke services? (Page 263 )
88. What computer programs can help me with humor? (Page 262 )
89. Where can I learn stand-up comedy? (Page 261 )
90. Where can I find a video to teach me humorous speaking techniques? (Page 261 )
91. What should my action plan be? (Page 260 )
92. Where can I get more international information? (Page 262 )
93. What do I need to know about presenting in a videoconference or on TV? (Pages 265-266 )
94. What do I need to know about presenting at luncheons and banquets? (Pages 271-272 )
95. When should I make my gestures smaller? (Page 265 )
96. What are the worst colors to wear when being videotaped? (Page 265 )
97. Where can I find a professional speech writing service? (Page 264 )
98. Are there any magazines for professional speakers? (Page 264 )
99. What are the professional organizations for speakers? (Page 264 )
100.Where can I find out-of-print humor books? (Page 261)
Learn the answers to these questions and you will know more about the art of speaking than 90% of the working pros. To find the answers to these questions order Wake 'em Up Business Presentations. Good Luck!! Tom
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