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OverviewOpening lines Opening lines need only hold the audience for the first minute or two of the speech. This is because most audiences have the same concentration span as gerbils, and rapidly lose interest after this time. A pearl in the rough A speech is not expected to be comprehensive, or the last word on the subject. This gives you an ideal opportunity for bluffing. One little-known pearl of obscure or irrelevant fact will have more impact and do your reputation more good than any amount of sensible information. Indeed, by delivering it, the speaker is presumed by listeners to know about the subject in depth. Bravado Deciding what to say about the subject is easier if you happen to know something about it, but do not be daunted if you do not. Many professionals have made a handsome living out of speaking on subjects they know nothing about. Politicians and television personalities are fine examples of this. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chris Steward , Mike WilkinsonPublisher: Oval Books Imprint: Oval Books Edition: Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 10.70cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 17.30cm Weight: 0.045kg ISBN: 9781903096826ISBN 10: 1903096820 Pages: 58 Publication Date: 16 March 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsThere can be few more frightening ordeals than speaking in public. Anyone faced with such a prospect should get hold of a copy of The Bluffer's Guide(R) to Public Speaking, It's packed with tips on overcoming nerves, preparing the speech, coping, with hecklers, etc. <br>-- The Sunday Post, Dundee <br> Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |