When you first face the audience you will feel a slight
shock. It is in this moment that you shift from being a private person to
relating to the audience. A few seconds of silence before you speak will help
you to make this transition. The silence now allows an introductory process to
begin so that you and your audience can tune into one another.
On the other hand, if you start speaking immediately, you
will be skipping a very important step. Imagine meeting a new person and
launching right into a conversation instead of introducing yourself and shaking
hands. This behavior is just as awkward as facing your audience and starting
your talk without an initial pause.
A good way to do this is to stand still, face your audience,
and slowly squeeze your toes thee times before you say the first words of your
speech. This gives the audience time to focus their complete attention on you.
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