When you speak in public, you never know when there's a television camera. During a domestic violence forum after a panel of experts and a former victim spoken, the moderator invited the audience to ask questions. Many responded including me. There were four television cameras pointing towards the panel and a mike for the audience. So, if one asked a question, it was possible he or she would be seen on television. When I asked my question, I wanted to make sure that I presented a good image. I think I looked professional, my clothes, hair, shoes . . . And, I think I was articulate. I don't know whether I made it on television or not but at least I made a good effort.
It's important to dress appropriately when you speak to an audience if you want to present the best image and impression possible. If you present a not-so-good image, you can't take the image away once it's in someone's head. The well-known adage, "first impressions are lasting," is very true. It means people have a hard time letting go of their first impressions of others, making it hard to change those impressions. The bottom line to this is although you can't control others opinions of you, you can certainly try your best to influence their impressions. That is, if you care what they think of you.
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