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Communicate Effectively

In my most recent public speaking, I remember it was during the Previous Christmas holiday at my cousin's birthday. Out of nowhere, my aunt called me to talk during the celebration, which was attended by about 20 people, most of them were my peers. I felt very uneasy because I was not prepared, but it was too late to think about it. I stood up, and for a moment, I felt my legs were weak. The audience was very quiet, which confused me more. I started speaking and took about three minutes. I came to realize later I did not move even a bit during the presentation.

One of the strategies of public speaking, as identified in Chapter 4 of class readings, is ensuring position on the stage. I remember very well I was standing at the front corner of the tent where the birthday party was being held. I did not make any movement, so I am sure some people did not even see me entirely. The selected public speaking strategy related to my experience in that...