Surveys have asked audiences which presentation techniques are annoying. Of course, annoying presentations detract from remembering and learning. Here are the top 6 audience annoyances. Each annoyance is followed by the percentage of respondents that agree.
| Annoyance | Percentage of Respondent Who Are Annoyed |
| Reading the slides | 74% |
| Full sentences | 52% |
| Small text | 48% |
| Poor color choices | 34% |
| Overly complex diagrams | 26% |
| Bullet animations, slide transitions | 25% |
These annoyances show that audiences prefer slides that are simplified.