Presentation - stand up or sit down?

Aedus · 6 Oct 2013 at 17:41

I'd always stand, unless there is a very short distance between where you are and where the interviewers are, in which case I'd sit.

Biohazard · 6 Oct 2013 at 17:55

Having actually read the OP now I only have this to say:

STAND AND DELIVER!

/points gun

Pawnless Endgame · 6 Oct 2013 at 18:04

I've done them standing from just 1 person (lecturer only), to a whole lecture theatre. No brainer, OP.

Fuggan · 6 Oct 2013 at 18:10

Definitely stand in this case!

D.P. · 6 Oct 2013 at 18:21

You've done a presentation sat down and weren't laughed out of the room? Wow.

AJK · 6 Oct 2013 at 18:24

I can't see why on earth it would be a problem to stay seated... :-/

Xordium · 6 Oct 2013 at 18:52

It really depends on the context of the presentation and who you are giving it to. Both are equally valid in certain situations. In your case though I would suggest you stand.

Guest2 · 6 Oct 2013 at 18:56

Send in a remote presence device...

mrk · 6 Oct 2013 at 19:06

Biohazard said:
Having actually read the OP now I only have this to say:

STAND AND DELIVER!

/points gun

*frowns*

STAND AND BANG.

campbell · 6 Oct 2013 at 19:27

Only legends can do presentations sitting - Unless your a legend stand up.

oli356 · 6 Oct 2013 at 20:27

To be fair, I don't find it that stupid of a question.

I think it depends 1) Who is the presentation to 2) What is the topic, general presentation or like an important one 3) How big is the room, some rooms are so small it seems silly to stand.

I haven't yet done a presentation sitting down, only the ones over WebEx or telepresence have been sat down.

[FnG]magnolia · 6 Oct 2013 at 20:38

1. Stand up to present. How is this even a question?

2. Wear a suit.

3. Save the Cheetos for when you're finished.

prashantnew · 6 Oct 2013 at 21:01

Has anyone seen the youtube video of the American guy running for some kind of office, he's stood up, starts all calm, then paces around shouting like a mad man. I was kinda hoping someone would have posted the video here, I can't for the life of me remember the name of the video! Its a good few years old *sigh* I'll never find it again.

Also for the OP, definately stand up!

[FnG]magnolia · 6 Oct 2013 at 21:15

prashantnew said:
Has anyone seen the youtube video of the American guy running for some kind of office, he's stood up, starts all calm, then paces around shouting like a mad man. I was kinda hoping someone would have posted the video here, I can't for the life of me remember the name of the video! Its a good few years old *sigh* I'll never find it again.

Also for the OP, definately stand up!

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atpbx · 6 Oct 2013 at 21:49

I do plenty of presentations sitting down, I did the presentation for the his job sat down.

It depends entirely on the situation or setting.

Twirlywoos · 6 Oct 2013 at 21:54

Standing up actually gives me more confidence, otherwise I would fidget if I was sitting down.

manic111 · 6 Oct 2013 at 23:26

craptakular said:
I think sitting down is better especially if the room is tiny. I haven't been too or done a meeting where anyone stands.

I'll continue to remain seated. It seems to work.

So why ask in the first place?! :confused:

36:) · 6 Oct 2013 at 23:27

prashantnew said:
Has anyone seen the youtube video of the American guy running for some kind of office, he's stood up, starts all calm, then paces around shouting like a mad man. I was kinda hoping someone would have posted the video here, I can't for the life of me remember the name of the video! Its a good few years old *sigh* I'll never find it again.

Also for the OP, definately stand up!

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Having given many presentations (both seated and standing), often find seated works better when it's more of a discussion piece and a relatively small audience (i.e. less than 5), but standing is when it's a lot to get through and I'm "facilitating" discussion between everyone else in the room (if that makes sense).

Personally though, if I sit down though, my style suffers a lot, I just can't speak loudly, and end up looking at the laptop rather than the audience... standing I find myself acting rather than presenting, but seems to work..

Django x2 · 6 Oct 2013 at 23:38

Sit. Never not got a job that I've applied for from sitting, but then, I've never not got a job that I've applied for.

I do monthly presentations for Microsoft to rooms of 10-15 people and never stand. 20 or more, or a theatre setting, then I would stand. Anything less or around a board table, sit, always.

prashantnew · 7 Oct 2013 at 17:02

36:) said:
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Having given many presentations (both seated and standing), often find seated works better when it's more of a discussion piece and a relatively small audience (i.e. less than 5), but standing is when it's a lot to get through and I'm "facilitating" discussion between everyone else in the room (if that makes sense).

Personally though, if I sit down though, my style suffers a lot, I just can't speak loudly, and end up looking at the laptop rather than the audience... standing I find myself acting rather than presenting, but seems to work..

You found it!!! I love you!

THAT'S how you deliver a presentation!