You are going to be speaking to an audience of about 150 people in a small auditorium with fixed seating. What can you do to develop a rather informal and personal atmosphere for the speech?

What will be an ideal response?

The answer should apply the guidelines for adapting nonverbal behavior to your presentation and discuss how to establish this informal atmosphere. Since the seats are fixed, the speaker cannot re-arrange the seating so other methods will need to be used. The speaker can move from behind a podium and might even come down into the audience to establish a more personal distance. It will be important to establish eye contact and to engage as many of the members of the audience as possible. Feelings will need to be demonstrated and gestures will need to be animated. An energetic and enthusiastic use of gestures will help to establish a positive relationship between the audience and the speaker. Smile! Look as if you are enjoying yourself .