Wearing the correct
dress for any occasion is a matter of good manners.
In public
speaking people see you even before you start your speech. Hence, it is
important how you groom yourself. You may like a casual wear, but the occasion
could be a formal one. Unless you are an unique personality for whom grooming
does not matter, you should be sensitive to this important aspect of your
external personality.
You have seen
the picture of Albert Einstein with his haggard face, wrinkled pant and tennis
shoes. Imagine a Prime Minister of a country participating in an international
conference with a wrinkled pant and tennis shoe!
Your audience may
have some expectations on your grooming. Research finding is very clear that
personal appearance plays an important role in public speaking. First
impression is important. Ensure that you are dressed appropriately. May be you
are a very powerful speaker and you can overcome and erase the initial
unfavourable impression. But why take this risk? It is better to start with a
favourable impression than with a negative or even an unfavourable first
impression.
It is better
to check with the organisers of the event on the profile of the audience and
the expected dress code. If the audience are dressed formally you may have to
match it.
NC Sridharan
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