Miscellaneous: Today, I gave a talk in my management class about creating effective...

By boredtothemax - 17/02/2016 19:17 - United States - Hammond

Today, I gave a talk in my management class about creating effective presentations and holding people's attention. Go figure, pretty much nobody paid any attention. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/05/2013 16:38 - United States - Hyattsville

Today, I gave a big presentation to my class. It included PowerPoint slides and video clips of the country I'd been researching. Another student did a presentation on the same country, except he just read from its Wikipedia page. He practically got a standing ovation. I got a single clap. FML

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By BlueyedKat - 11/04/2016 17:40 - United States - Huntsville

Today, I gave a presentation to a class of 70+ people. No one bothered to tell me my fly was unzipped. No wonder they were all smiling. FML

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By kernelkat - 06/11/2009 15:22 - United States

Today, I found out the presentation I've been looking forward to and preparing for months only has three people registered to attend. I'll be talking to an empty room for an hour. FML

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Unfair

By Anonymous - 09/05/2021 04:01

Today, I had to do a presentation. No one else in my group showed up, so I had to do it alone. I was given a failing grade for presenting by myself, and therefore not being a "team player". FML

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By stupidteacher - 05/07/2016 15:02 - China - Guiyang

Today, I gave a presentation in class. I felt pretty good about it, until afterwards when I was told I lost points for communication because I'd been chewing gum. I wasn't, I just have a speech impediment. FML

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Thanks guys

By annie - 12/01/2022 14:01

Today, I had to do a PowerPoint presentation alone, since none of my group members showed up. I was given a big fat 0 for doing the presentation alone. It was worth 50% of my grade. FML

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Is this a stand up show?

By Anonymous - 28/01/2023 20:00 - United Kingdom - Glasgow

Today, I had a big presentation at work and I was feeling really confident. I'd practiced it over and over and I knew it inside out. But when I got up to speak, I realized I had left my notes at home. I ended up winging it and it was a disaster. FML

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By hrs220 - 21/05/2016 21:55 - United States - Lake Zurich

Today, I gave a presentation for my final on class. While I was giving the speech my shirt strap broke. I ended up flashing everyone including the teacher. At least I got an A. FML

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My finest hour

By Anonymous - 25/04/2023 00:00

Today, I presented the worst seminar presentation probably in the entire history of my graduate department. I kept stumbling over questions, and overall, making an ass out of myself. I probably should leave my masters program at how thoroughly I burned myself. FML

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By Franigirl - 26/02/2011 05:34 - United States

Today, I had to present a powerpoint in front of my class. When I was finished, no one clapped. On my way back to my seat, I slipped on a pencil and fell straight on my face. That's when everyone clapped. FML

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Dale_shackleford 13

Thursday 18 February 2016 1:45

No offense, but I've found that when the presenter can't hold the audiences attention, it's usually their own fault. Good luck next time and take this as an oppurtunity to improve your own skills.

TheCurvyGamer 17

Thursday 18 February 2016 1:43

Seams like you need a few more of these meetings.

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youdontsay123456 21

Thursday 18 February 2016 1:42

Oh the irony.... Sorry OP that sucks

MikaykayUnicorn 36

Thursday 18 February 2016 2:18

I mean, how many times do we have to tell you people? There is a button SPECIFICALLY for telling the OP that yes, you agree, this sucks. Please use it and allow the first comment to be used for someone with something witty or important to say. Thank you.

interesting33 36

Thursday 18 February 2016 15:42

Bit harsh

TrippingOnAcid 29

Thursday 18 February 2016 17:59

Who do you care whether it's the first comment or the fiftieth? Why should it hold any more significance than the hundreds of other comments? Lower thine expectations sir

TheCurvyGamer 17

Thursday 18 February 2016 1:43

Seams like you need a few more of these meetings.

nonsensical 26

Thursday 18 February 2016 2:38

Is there a pun I'm not aware of or did you just use the wrong "seems"?

201chasew 22

Thursday 18 February 2016 5:06

OP's audience's attention fell apart at the seams? That's all I got.

Dale_shackleford 13

Thursday 18 February 2016 1:45

No offense, but I've found that when the presenter can't hold the audiences attention, it's usually their own fault. Good luck next time and take this as an oppurtunity to improve your own skills.

Youre_A_Pussy 19

Thursday 18 February 2016 4:25

Opportunity*

CODplayer4lyfe 24

Thursday 18 February 2016 5:31

Depends if OP is in highschool or not. Even in my honors/AP classes people don't really pay attention to that kind of stuff

badbitch23 15

Thursday 18 February 2016 6:54

To add on with number 3, it's proven people's attention spans are relativity short. Try to throw in something important or interesting facts to keep people interested in you. Also assuming your presentation was on a PowerPoint add music that's well known ( we will rock you for example) this will keep people focused on the PowerPoint and you

katachristic 19

Thursday 18 February 2016 7:29

Rule #1: Have content that people care about. If your audience doesn't care about the content, they won't pay attention and there's no point in presenting it.