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What traits and qualities make a good gameshow host?

Asked by poisonedantidote (21675points) June 21st, 2011

As some of you no doubt already know, I recently started working as an entertainment manager at a local hotel.

I don’t exactly belong on stage, I’m not your tipical opressively happy camper, and part of my job is being on stage.

After 2 or 3 months or so, I am finally comfortable on stage. I look around to make eye contact with some members of the audience, I talk loudly and clearly, I don’t panic if I can’t think of something to say for a moment, and I can even get a laugh or applause from the audience on demand.

However, with the aforementioned in mind, I’m no super star. The audience don’t complain, they find my efforts acceptable, and some little old deranged ladies even thing I’m great, but I’m not.

The question is, What traits and qualities do you find make a great gameshow host?

B.Q: What little tips and tricks are there to keep an audience on your side?

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