If you're making a speech to a group of people who possibly could be a client at some point in the future, be sure to not ask a trick question to the audience. I hate trick questions - they're included only to make you look smart. You know the type. The obvious answer isn't the correct one, so whoever answers it is embarrassed by sounding dumb or like a smartass or dumb-ass or all three. Afterwards, if you ask anymore questions, people are less likely to answer because they'll remember the person being embarrassed earlier.
Oooh, hate this. Makes me completely lose respect for the person giving the speech.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true! I think a presenter should always try to find a way to dignify every answer to make people feel comfortable, get better rapport with the group, etc. That makes for a more successful speaking engagement.
ReplyDeleteAmen, JoAnn.
ReplyDeleteYou're so right, Arsoleen.
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