

Look at the camera as if it is the person. You: It’s distracting when you appear to be staring off-camera because you’re looking at the monitor instead of the camera.With so many working from home now, the occasional interruption by a child, barking dog, or cat meandering across the desk are not big surprises. When the toilet flushed during the Supreme Court oral arguments, the participants kept on trucking. Outside of Your Control: Mainly, be aware and don’t get flustered.If possible, close off your space to dogs and kids. Unexpected Intrusions: Again, control your environment to the extent you can.A plain wall is better than a cluttered kitchen. Control your environment as much as you can.


Is this a good background for Zoom? The Five Tips to a Successful Zoom meetingĮarly in COVID, I wrote a blog, “ How to Look Good on Zoom: Tips for All Ages, in the Office and From Home.” Here are the five tip topics covered in that article: Lighting, Camera Angle, Grooming, Attire, and Distractions.
