how to sound smart when speaking about a topic you don't know much about

Confidence:

Key Points:

Stand up straight

Good posture

Speak slowly and clearly

Use pauses to your advantage

Lower your vocal range to a deeper voice

Rather than to try to explain every detail focus on the key points and this will allow you to meaningful to the conversation without feeling overwhelmed about a topic you don’t know.

use of general knowledge

Although you may not know much about the topic you may be able to add a meaningful contribution by using insights or perspectives to the conversation.

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active listening

Effective listening

When speaking use active listening techniques such as nodding, maintaining eye contact, and paraphrasing to demonstrate your understanding. This not only helps you grasp the topic better but also makes you appear more engaged and intelligent in the conversation.

body language and varying pitch

Pitch variation.

Tone inflection.

Volume control.

Avoid using Jargon/Slang.

Use clear and concise language.

Meaningful eye contact

Purposeful gestures

Maintain good posture

Control your expressions