Chiz Web

Basic Philosophy (The Greek Tradition)

• Ethos -- preserve truth, integrity, honesty, sincerity (the most important of these terms!)

• Pathos -- understanding of and from the audience

• Logos -- logic and reason

• Rhetoric --style and persuasive craft (the least important of these terms)

A few pointers for professional presentation:

• Dress "one notch" above the audience to impress with credibility, professionalism, maturity.  Don't go overboard:  you can turn an audience off and lose pathos.

• Avoid swaying jewelry, too many bright fabrics, etc.  This can distract.

Men:

• Business suits are the choice for professional presentations.  Sports jackets and sweaters are for promoting an idea of equality with the audience.

• Dark blue and gray suits are best; others are distracting or cause you to blend in to the background

• Wool over wool/polyester or polyester blends in jackets; all-cotton over blends for shirts.  Shirts should be white or light blue for professional presentations.

• Neckties should reflect personality, but avoid the overly graphic ones--the focus is on you, not your tie.

• Dark shoes with laces over loafers; dress socks that reach the calf (in case you have to sit or step up)

• Keep the jacket on, unless the room is unbearably warm or you remove it for a particular effect.

Women:

• Avoid red.  This is distracting and takes away from your face, where the attention should be.  Blues and grays are best colors with scarves and other accessories being more colorful

• Keep your hair off your face

• Keep heels lower for comfortable balance