What are some good tips for public speaking?

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What are some good tips for public speaking?

by Laura Posted November 03, 2009 20:46:20

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So I have to do a presentation tomorrow infront of my Sociology class on Gender *eeeeek!!*
I'm totally spazzing out because I hate public speaking and this is only like the second time I've done it o_0 What are some good tips to help me get through it? x

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ävybäby November 05, 2009 20:18:25

consider th audience

have an outline

practice in front of ur frnds 1st

do this an u win.
chris November 05, 2009 00:13:37

SPEAK!!!!!!!!!!
keliffa November 04, 2009 21:27:11
Dgirl512 November 03, 2009 22:33:27

image them in there underwear! but that never helps!
coffee man November 03, 2009 22:21:18

I heard a good one a while back when some guy I was working with said he wasn't nervous to go in front of the group to talk because he was the only one who knew what was going to be talked about.
amynivens November 03, 2009 22:18:11

Take a shot of vodka before approaching the audience.
Connie November 03, 2009 21:25:13

HI Laura: I know just what you mean. I never took public speaking in high school or college, but then had to learn how to do it the last few years in front of large groups.

So, the first thing that helped me was this: I only looked (initially) at the first row of people, and in particular, singled one or two people out to "address", as though they were the only people in this huge room.

The second thing was simply telling myself over and over again that it was time for me to get out of my "comfort zone", and that I would be better for it. In other words, visually expanding my "circle". It does help. And everytime you do it, you get better and better at it.
wombat November 03, 2009 20:50:43

Dont confuse anyone.
Gina November 03, 2009 20:48:34

don't forget what your saying...