14. Find in the recommendations above the words that mean:

1. people watching a presentation of some kind

2. completely, entirely

3. in the right place, in good taste

4. a short story or joke to put everyone at ease before you begin

5. belief

6. sheets of paper with information presented

18. Match the phrases with their definitions: 1. to appeal to someone	A to look someone in the eyes
2. to fall on deaf ears	В to speak to someone
3. to rehearse	C to not be heard
4. to address someone	D to convince someone
5. to persuade	E to speak to someone's interests
6. to refer to notes	F to look at your notes while
7. to maintain eye contact	speaking
8. to make your case	G to practice, repeat a number of
	times
	H to state information relating to
	your position

Survival T actics

Don 4 worry if memory lapses throw you.

What if you forget what you’re going to say next? There are several things you can say: “Let me summarize what we’ve covered so far,” or “Would anyone like to comment on my last point?” Audiences like interactivity. Refer to a handout, or go on to the next slide, even if it is out of context. These actions gain you some time to remember. The main thing is not to get rattled. If you maintain your composure, the audience may not even be aware that you lost your place.

Make a decision to do your best and then let go of your concerns. Visualize and anticipate a successful outcome. Laurence Olivier, a brilliant British actor, remarked: ’’There’s a trick I’ve used on occasion and I find it works; try it. Go to the theatre early on the first night and get made up well in advance of the curtain. Then walk onto the stage and imagine that the curtain is already up and that you are facing the audience. Look out at them and shout, “You are about to see the greatest performance of your entire theatre-going lives. And I will be giving it. You lucky people!” Tell that once or twice. Then go back to your dressing room and relax, and you’ll find when the curtain does go up, you'll have the necessary confidence.”

Make the audience your partner.

Fear can come from feeling separate from others. The audience wants you to succeed. They want you to be good; audiences don’t come to hear a bad presentation. If you’re comfortable, they will be comfortable. Direct your energy into becoming involved with your audience. Work toward

generating thoughts and pictures in their minds. Make an emotional connection. If you have problems during your presentation, don’t panic. Pause. Sort out the problem and continue.