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How to be a good conference talk audience member (2022)

20 days ago
  • #public-speaking
  • #audience-engagement
  • #conference
  • Attended a conference as both speaker and audience member.
  • Speaker thanked for being a good audience member; reciprocated the gesture.
  • Guidelines for being a good audience member at in-person talks (audience size up to 100).
  • Different dynamics for larger audiences and online talks.
  • Reasons to be a good audience member: respect for the speaker and enhancing personal learning.
  • Tips include leaving quietly if uninterested, paying attention, providing non-verbal feedback, and asking questions appropriately.
  • Constructive feedback after the talk is encouraged.
  • Personal admission of not always being a perfect audience member but benefits from following own advice.