Dr. Patty Ann Tublin's Tuesday Tips of advice for the workplace and social situations
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Tom in Orange: I hate giving presentations at work. AND I really hate when I get interrupted with questions during my presentations because I get totally thrown off point. Can you help me deal with questions without being totally thrown off track?
Dr. Patty Ann: Here’s the good news: many times people ask questions because they are engaged and interested in your presentation. If they are asking questions because they are somewhat confused, for whatever reason, this gives you an opportunity to clear up any confusion they may have so they may get the most out of your material.
My first suggestion is to be as thoroughly prepared as possible on the subject matter you are presenting. Nothing will ever make you feel more confident going into any presentation than being as prepared as possible, although you can never really anticipate every question someone may ask.
IF it is possible, and appropriate, ask people to hold off on any questions they may have until after you’ve made your presentation. IF that is not appropriate, then do the following:
– Make sure you understand the question being asked by getting clarification.
– If you don’t know the answer, say so and then add: I will look into that and get back to you. AND make sure you DO follow up.
– Answer the question posed as clearly and concisely as possible. Stay focused & answer the exact question being answered – do not go off on a tangent -otherwise you will sidetrack yourself.
Then, if you do forget where you were in the presentation before the question was asked – don’t be shy to ask the attendees, in a light hearted manner: “Now what were we talking about again?”
Brit in New London: My best friend is having an emotional affair. She thinks it’s no big deal because she is not having sex with her “friend.” I told her she is wrong. It is a big deal. Am I right?
Dr. Patty Ann: Yes Brit! You are totally right. Having an emotional affair can be just as damaging to a marriage as having a sexual affair. And if you are not sure whether your relationship with someone has turned into an emotional affair ask yourself this question: Am I telling my friend intimate things about my life that I would normally tell my spouse? If the answer to this question is yes, you are having an emotional affair, If you want to stay in a healthy marriage you need to stop having a relationship, of any kind, with this friend immediately.
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