 Remove gum before you enter the demonstration room to give your presentation. Stand still. Avoid fidgeting and swaying back and forth. Practice your demonstration so you won't forget your lines. Start practicing well in advance of presentation day. Think about what you're going to say before you say it. Avoid using filler words like um and ah and like. It's okay to take a moment to think about what you're going to say before you speak. Be aware of your surroundings. Look to see where your table, easel and props are located and avoid bumping into them or knocking them over. Don't just read from your notes. You can use your notes for reference, but look up and make eye contact with your audience throughout the entire demonstration. Always face your audience. If you need to turn away to grab something from the back table, wait to continue to speak until you are facing your audience again. Stay focused as you go through each step of your demonstration. Take your time so you don't knock over your posters or drop an ingredient. Have a checklist of all your items you need for your demonstration. Go through this before you enter the demonstration room so you won't forget anything. Use proper sanitation techniques. Do not use your hands for mixing and avoid wiping your hands on your apron or pants.