tailieunhanh - Tips and tricks gleaned from UGA’s Foundations of Leadership and Management Program

"To speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks”.Use regular letter-size paper rather than note cards, so you don’t distract attention through constant paper shuffling. Put your pen or pencil down. Don’t jab the air with it or use it as a crutch. | Business Skills -- Do's and Don'ts for More Professional Speaking and Writing Tips and tricks gleaned from UGA’s Foundations of Leadership and Management Program Business Skills Quiz 1. Sixty-seven percent of first impressions are true. > true > false 2. A firm handshake is only offered to a businessman, not a business woman. > true > false 3. How long should a business sentence and business paragraph be? a. A business sentence should be no more than 15 to 20 words and a business paragraph no more than 7 to 9 lines. b. A business sentence should be no more than 3 to 5 words and a business paragraph no more than 2 to 3 lines. c. A business sentence should be no more than 4 to 6 words and a business paragraph no more than 3 to 4 lines. d. A business sentence should be no more than 8 to 9 words and a business paragraph no more than 5 to 6 lines. Business Skills Quiz 4. It is ok to shake hands with someone while seated. > true > false 5. What should be the first thing you think about when beginning any written communications? a. The content. b. The format of the content. c. The reader. d. The size font to use. 6. What kind of notes should you prepare prior to speaking to your audience? a. Lengthy notes describing everything you are going to say. b. A key-word outline, using the fewest words possible. c. Notes in paragraph forms. d. It is not necessary to prepare notes prior to speaking. Business Skills Quiz 7. What does a speaker do with his/her hands for the most energy and sense of professionalism? a. A speaker should keep hands clasped behind their back. b. A speaker should keep hands clasped in the front of their body. c. It is best to keep hands above the waist. d. A speaker should speak with their hands at their side. 8. What is the best way to rehearse prior to a presentation? a. Don't rehearse. Instead, look at your outline, think through what you want to say and give your presentation. b. Rehearse for at least 30 minutes prior to your presentation. c. Rehearse