Which is good advice for overcoming speech anxiety?

A. Focus on your nonverbal behaviors; each gesture should be considered and deliberate.
B. Think about the effect you want to have on your audience.
C. If you feel apprehensive, say so; the audience will know if you are faking it.
D. Skip past the introduction and get on to the "meat" of the speech as quickly as you can.


Answer: B

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