Here are 5 more things or phrases that public speakers might consider to stop using, the reasons, and the alternatives.
- Without further ado.
Utiliser une locution comme Sans plus tarder Using a phrase like Without further ado only delays the moment when you will introduce a guest or start a presentation. This sentence does not add value to your talk. In the first case, introduce your guest right away (My first guest is...)Mon premier invité…because he or she is waiting like your audience. There is no good reason to keep any of them waiting. In the second case, since you will have prepared opening remarks before this event, surprise and captivate your audience with a well crafted opening without wasting a minute. - Tell a joke.
In most cases, this strategy is inappropriate. If you still want to do this and the joke bombs, you will have every reason to be nervous! A personal anecdote related to your presentation would likely hit the mark. - Telling the Audience You're Nervous
Making excuses for your nervousness, your lack of skill or preparation could only lead your listeners to pay more attention to your anxiety than to the message of your speech. This can also raise more doubts about the choice of speaker or the seriousness of your approach. It's a safe bet that your listeners will notice your nervousness less than you feel it yourself. There is no point to call attention to your nervousness. - Using jargon
Using technical language or not well known acronyms to sound smart can confuse the audience. It's better to communicate clearly and simply to ensure understanding. - Abrupt Endings.
Ending a speech abruptly, such as saying "Well, that's all I have to say," can leave a poor impression. It clearly demonstrates that you have not put any thought in a carefully crafted summary nor have you thought that a call to action would be wise at the end of your talk. A careful crafted follow-through and a thought-provoking ending are sure indications that you are a consummate expert and professional.