6.5.1. Eye Contact

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is eye contact?

   Hint

   Think about how you connect with others.

2. 2.

   Name one reason why eye contact is important in speaking.

   Hint

   How does looking at people help during a talk?

3. 3.

   What is the main benefit of using eye contact in presentations?

   • To appear nervous
   • To engage the audience
   • To read from notes

   Hint

   Consider what engages people in communication.

4. 4.

   True or False: Eye contact should be maintained exclusively with one person throughout the entire speech.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how you would feel if someone only looked at you.

5. 5.

   Design a short presentation outline on a chosen topic, including specific strategies for utilizing eye contact to enhance audience engagement.

   Hint

   Consider how you connect during conversations and apply it to your presentation.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a past public speaking experience where you either succeeded or failed to use eye contact effectively. What were the results on audience engagement?

   Hint

   Review your feelings and the audience's reactions at that moment.