Jokes during a presentation

 Jokes should get leads too. (C) Neil David – Clowns

Are jokes, funny life stories, cartoons, and other humour appropriate during the presentation?

"Yes," we will answer after many experienced speakers and ... "No," based on the opinion of their no less authoritative colleagues. Paradox? That is only if we're talking about jokes in general. But if you understand the topic a little, the contradiction with which we began this text will immediately acquire harmony and logic.

First, you must understand why humour is needed in a presentation. A common motive is to dilute a tone that is too serious so that the audience does not get bored. But you are guided only by this consideration. In that case, those who will say that it is better to conduct an online event without jokes will be right because, in this case, all you will achieve is divert attention from the main topic of the presentation. You do not have a stand-up show and entertaining the audience is not your main task.

It's an entirely different matter if, with the help of jokes, you specifically seek to sharpen the audience's eyes on some points. Then their use becomes more than appropriate. A funny life story, anecdote, pun, or caricature will help viewers better remember what you want to pay special attention to. They can be used both as a lead to sections and as an anchor to anchor your ideas, statements, and conclusions in your mind.

Of course, your jokes must be fresh and original. Ideally, do without materials walking on the Internet. It is best to use original stories and/or collages and cartoons created especially for the presentation. Be sure to test all materials on a test audience. First, cutting off moments that can hurt or offend someone is necessary. The latter will undoubtedly spoil the overall impression of the event.

Did the above make you give up on ​​supplementing your presentation with jokes? We really hope so. Yes, working on this part of the presentation can be much more complicated than it seems at first glance. But that would be a waste of time and effort. Instead, well-chosen and appropriately used humorous elements will undoubtedly increase the effectiveness of your presentation.

Good luck to everyone and high income! And remember to use ROI4Presenter - the most advanced service for presentations, webinars and other online events.

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Source: ROI4Presenter Blog