With so much video conferencing going on right now, we need to adjust to new etiquette. Here are some tips to consider:
- Use the voice/sound mute always when you are not speaking to cut out background noise.
- When you speak, pause for 2 seconds as there are delays.
- Dress and groom professionally, especially if you are seen in front of clients. I know sweats are super-comfy, but…
- Have the light source come from BEHIND your camera/computer so that people can clearly see your face.
- Minimize background distractions or be sure your background looks attractive and tidy.
- Adjust your seat height or prop up your laptop so that you have a nice squared shot of yourself, centered as if you were being interviewed on 60 Minutes.
- Speak up, speak clearly, and smile a bit too!
- Make your custom meeting ID your phone # AND use a password. Only those with a password can access the meeting. Otherwise, anyone with the meeting ID can join.
- In Settings, you can “Touch up Appearance”.
- In Settings, enable “Mute When Joining” and “Waiting Room”.
- Hold Space Bar to unmute or talk.
- You can mirror your phone via AirPly or HDMI.
- Enable auto record. If you are a podcaster, use the audio file from the recording.
- Choose a virtual background or upload your own.
