Hi Mandy
I think the notion of the visitors first experience is important. The
"patter" is almost automatic after a while so you can focus more on the
visitors and their reactions to what you are saying/doing. This allows a
good opportunity to "read" the audience. Sometimes this can help to provide
a better way of explaining if you spot quizzical or confused expressions.
A bit more difficult for a short "greeting" I admit, but this brings to
mind our local school "lollipop" man. He talks to 10s -100s of families
each day. I've noticed that he always has a different greeting which
presumably is delivered to all his customers on that day - a comment about
the weather, what is happening at school, holidays, etc... Its just a few
seconds but it really makes a difference and I often wonder if he plans
what he'll say.
hope this is helpful
best wishes
Jane
At 12:18 11/01/2006 +0000, you wrote:
>Dear All
>
>Quick presentation query.
>
>How do you cope with presenting the same information hundreds of times to
>your visitors without going mad?
>
>Be it a welcome or the instructions to an activity, it is sometimes
>necessary to repeat the same thing many times in one day. This can be a
>form of torture! How do you keep your presentation fresh and exciting,
>even if it's the 497th time you've said it that day?
>
>I'm looking to pass on some words of wisdom to student facilitators
>working with us. Personally, I always try to remember that it's the
>visitor's first experience, but there must be other clever ways to remain sane!
>
>Thanks!!
>
>Mandy.
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