Public speaking tip
kxj:
If you tend to say “um” or “like” while standing and speaking in front of people, take a breath each time instead.
Agreed. And if you are classy enough to have a cup/bottle of water when you speak, you can also take a fake sip (unless you need a real sip).
What not to do is to fill the awkward moments with snarky comments, which is what I used to do in college because I’d always show up to presentations sleep deprived and horribly apathetic towards anything that wasn’t sleep. GOOD THING PEOPLE THERE HAD A SENSE OF HUMOR.
