Re: [QUAD-L] Big favor and question-----please

[Dan]

Whenever I had to give a speech, I would print it out double spaced and highlight the words I wanted to stress. i.e. 'Tonight, I want to talk to you about the DANGEROUS conditions that exist on the SIDEWALKS along Canal Street' (If you  watch or listen to newscasters, that's how they do it. You want to stress the meaningful words.) Also, I always picked out one or two people in the audience and spoke directly to them. This is much less intimidating than trying to look at everyone in the audience.

Dan V

At 10:38 AM 7/19/2006 -0400, Bill_J said something that elicited my response:
 

I think you'll do best if you just rehearse in front of a few family members.  Take a deep breath and look at the audience, but NOT at their faces.  Look about 1 foot above their heads.  That was the advice I got in a public speaking class and it worked for me.
 
Bill age 55
C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68
Leesburg, FL
I personally don't mind growing old, but my body's taking it badly.

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From: gina

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Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 11:04 PM

Subject: [QUAD-L] Big favor and question-----please

I was asked to speak in front of our transportation board which is Metro. Which does not only our transportation but fixes our sidewalks which are also horrible here . Which is Houston, Tx.  It's for everyone here in our Apartment Complex ( it's for the Elderly and Disabled.)  I've never done well speaking in front of a group of people, but I know this will help us alot. I will only have 3 minutes to speak so I have to get to the point fast.I only have to do this this thursday.I just found out today (which is Tuesday) My Question is How do I begin my speech and how do I get over the nervousness? I'd appreciate any input or any kind of help I can get....Thank you in advanced I know all ya'll have good heads on ya'lls shoulders...

Gina