58. People Get Tired and Hungry

You probably already knew that people get tired and hungry. But when you are the presenter, you are at the front of the room. You are moving and talking. You are excited about your presentation. It’s easy to forget that your participants might be having a very different experience. It is likely that they are tired of sitting, and if a significant amount of time has gone by, they will likely be getting hungry.

Try to Have Some Influence Over When You Present

You may not be able to choose what time your presentation is, but if you are able to, avoid speaking right before a mid-day or end-of-day meal—both times when people are hungry. Speaking right before dinner adds to the problem—people are likely to be both hungry ...

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