Speeches

Audiences will be able to tell how nervous you feel.

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Some stage fright might be a good thing, as you can channel it to make your delivery more energetic.

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Most audiences are basically hostile, looking to see you make a fool of yourself.

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Experienced speakers don’t feel any stage fright.

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Most speakers tend to relax as they progress through their speeches.

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Moving around the front of the room during your speech will make you less nervous.

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Most audiences would rather see a speaker do well.

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Focusing on yourself rather than the audience is an effective way to reduce your stage fright.

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The positive or negative label you ascribe to the public speaking situation will influence how nervous you feel.

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Telling a joke in your introduction is guaranteed to get the audience on your side.

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