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How can you make your answers engaging with humor and anecdotes?

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One of the most challenging aspects of giving a presentation is handling the questions and answers session. You want to show your expertise, confidence, and credibility, but you also want to keep your audience engaged, interested, and entertained. How can you make your answers engaging with humor and anecdotes? Here are some tips to help you spice up your responses and connect with your listeners.

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Mirko Borkowski

Global Supply Manager | Driving Efficiency, Innovation & Excellence in Supply Chains | MBA

1 Know your audience

Before you prepare your presentation, do some research on your audience. What are their backgrounds, interests, expectations, and pain points? What kind of humor and stories would resonate with them and what would offend or bore them? Tailor your answers to their needs and preferences, and avoid jokes or anecdotes that are too obscure, controversial, or irrelevant.

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Mirko Borkowski

Global Supply Manager | Driving Efficiency, Innovation & Excellence in Supply Chains | MBA
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In my experience, conducting audience research before preparing a presentation is a game-changer. For example, when I gave a talk at a tech conference, knowing the attendees' expertise levels allowed me to skip basic explanations and delve into more advanced concepts, keeping them engaged. However, it's important to remember that assumptions can lead you astray. While tailoring content is vital, remaining flexible during your presentation to adjust based on real-time audience reactions is equally crucial.

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2 Use the STAR method

A good way to structure your answers is to use the STAR method, which stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. This helps you provide context, explain your role, describe your actions, and highlight your outcomes. It also helps you avoid rambling, digressing, or giving too much or too little information. To make your answers more engaging, you can add humor and anecdotes to each element of the STAR method, as long as they are relevant, appropriate, and brief.

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3 Balance humor and professionalism

Humor can be a powerful tool to break the ice, build rapport, and relieve tension, but it can also backfire if used incorrectly. You don't want to come across as flippant, disrespectful, or arrogant. You also don't want to use humor as a way to dodge or deflect a difficult or sensitive question. Balance humor and professionalism by using it sparingly, selectively, and strategically. Choose humor that is positive, self-deprecating, or observational, rather than negative, sarcastic, or personal. Use humor to enhance your message, not to distract from it.

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Be aware that what you might consider funny is not necessarily what your audience considers to be funny. Especially if you have a diverse or multicultural audience, it can be tricky. Sometimes a phrase you think can be funny, might mean something different or maybe not even understood by your audience. If you are going to rely on humour, try it out with some members of your audience if you can. That will help sharpen and land your presentation as intended.

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4 Share relevant and relatable stories

Stories are another effective way to make your answers engaging, as they can illustrate your points, provide evidence, and evoke emotions. Stories can also help you create a connection with your audience, as they can show your personality, values, and experiences. Share stories that are relevant and relatable to your topic, audience, and purpose. Choose stories that have a clear beginning, middle, and end, and that have a clear message or lesson. Avoid stories that are too long, complicated, or personal.

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5 Practice and get feedback

The best way to improve your skills in making your answers engaging with humor and anecdotes is to practice and get feedback. Before you deliver your presentation, rehearse your answers to some common or anticipated questions, and try out different ways of adding humor and anecdotes. Record yourself or ask someone to watch you and give you constructive feedback. Pay attention to your tone, timing, delivery, and body language. Learn from your mistakes and successes, and refine your style and approach.

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1 Know your audience

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