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Speaking of the Devil Why do smart, articulate, and self-confident people often become terrified in front of a group? How could death rank just seventh in a national survey of the toy ten experiences Americans dread most, and public speaking first? Think about it :Wed rather kick the bucket than address an audience! It starts in elementary school when a teacher singles us out to “speak up.”Remember the panic of producing the wrong answer? Our palms sweated, we might have been short of breath , and filled with trembling knees, nausea, a stomachache, and a rapid heartbeat. We felt awkward and dumb. As adults, were still afraid well make fools of our-selves. We worry that listeners well think we are lightweights. And we should worry. Public speaking isnt just a sweet skill to have. Being a first-rate orator can lead to job promotions and personal advancement, while being a lousy one is a dis-advantage. One way to feel more comfortable on the stage is by checking out the room in advance, observing the set-up, and testing any equipment youll be using. Some speaking specialists suggest opening with a provocative question, or a recent news event that relates to your topic. Other coaches think adding a little tasteful humor can liven up the talk if the subject is suitable . As important as the words is the delivery. A study of audience reaction to speeches revealed that listeners remember just 7 percent of what is said, 38% of how it is said, and 55% of the speakers body language. And speaking of anxiety, some people like to get up in front of a group, but most dont. As Mark Twain once said. “There are two kinds of speakers: those that nervous and those that are liars.” 大众演讲经验 为什么聪明绝顶、伶牙俐齿、充满自信的人都会在群体的面前发言时显得忐忑不安呢？为什么死亡在美国人最害怕的十件事的全国调查中第七而公众演讲却位列榜首呢？想想看；我们宁愿一死也不愿在人前发言！ 在小学时，老师把我们挑出来“发言”，此时这种恐惧就产生了，还记得答错问题所产生的恐惧么？我们的手心会出汗，我们可能还会气喘吁吁、两腿发软、恶心、肚痛、心跳加快，我们感到尴尬和木讷。 长大后，我们都担心出丑，我们担心听众会认为我们思想浅薄，我们当然会有这种担心。 公众演讲不仅仅是一种招人喜欢的技能，一个出色的演讲者能获得升迁和个人更好的发展。而嘴笨却成了你的一个不利条件。 要想在演讲台上觉得更舒