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How do I deal with giving a speech to 80+ people next week?

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    LadyBronte - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by LadyBronte Nov 23rd, 2012 at 2:54AM

    Pick out a few friendly faces at different points in the crowd and speak to them, rather than trying to look at everyone.

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16 Answers to "How do I deal with giving a speech to 80+ people next week?"

  1. Anameen - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by Anameen Nov 23rd, 2012 at 3:56AM

    Talk to everyone, but at look at 1-5 people most of the time and imagine they're the only ones there. Also act like a manager in decency, but a cool manager that people love.

    Good luck ;)

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  2. MissTrip - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by MissTrip Nov 23rd, 2012 at 3:44AM

    Learn the speech beforehand if you can, try it out in front of friends, family, mirror.

    Stand tall, don't mumble and be confident even if you are presenting complete bs.

    Good luck!

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  3. peza - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by peza Nov 23rd, 2012 at 3:18AM

    with vodka and valium.

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  4. Sparrowhawk1161 - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by Sparrowhawk1161 Nov 23rd, 2012 at 2:54AM

    First. Watch their eyes... when you are speaking. You are looking for interest... if no interest... give them that, "Hey, do you want me to give you a song and dance act?" look. Then, be a ham! You are no longer giving a speech, you are entertainer! "HEY, I am speeking to you! Stop being such a bunch of boring people... OR I will really show you boring!" If that doesn't work... you can always do what I do in these situations? I just take out my imaginary M16 hose down the audience with pretend bullits! "Welcome to little friend!"

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  5. nrebel79 - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by nrebel79 Nov 23rd, 2012 at 2:50AM

    grow some sack and just get sh!t done

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  6. wanderingsage - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by wanderingsage Nov 23rd, 2012 at 2:49AM

    By knowing your stuff so well you can speak off the cuff

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  7. Rooneytoones - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by Rooneytoones Nov 23rd, 2012 at 2:48AM

    whiskey lad

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  8. TheOneyouwerewarnedabout - 70+ years old

    Posted by TheOneyouwerewarnedabout Nov 23rd, 2012 at 2:47AM

    use a bullhorn

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  9. wetdog777 - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by wetdog777 Nov 23rd, 2012 at 2:47AM

    I don't really have a fear of speaking, so I may or may not be the best one to answer this. What are you afraid of?

    BTW: If you end with a joke, they will forget any other slips you made during the speech. Try this: "My job was to speak to you, and your job was to listen. With a little luck we finished at the same time".

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  10. 5thApprentice - 18-21 years old - male

    Posted by 5thApprentice Nov 23rd, 2012 at 2:47AM

    Be relaxed dont think about it too much and be confident in yourself. Good luck.

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  11. kimmy159 - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by kimmy159 Nov 23rd, 2012 at 2:46AM

    talk loud and slow enough :p
    But besides that, don't use a lot of difficult words, try giving examples they all feel familiar with.

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  12. ikattarri - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by ikattarri Nov 23rd, 2012 at 2:46AM

    xanax shake

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  13. Zarifa - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by Zarifa Nov 23rd, 2012 at 2:45AM

    I once had to give a speech. Aparently asking nicely for them to ***** down to their underwear, draw a pentagon in blood on their chest and dry hump the chairs it was not appropriate. The didn't seem to happy when I started doing it either. So don't do that...other than that. I got nada. Good luck.

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  14. Triundi - 22-25 years old - male

    Posted by Triundi Nov 23rd, 2012 at 2:45AM

    Open your mouth and own it. I love the microphone. Make sure you have a mastary of your presentation and you'll be fine.

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  15. lostinchicago - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by lostinchicago Nov 23rd, 2012 at 2:45AM

    Talk?

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