Linda knows that she gets extremely nervous when she has to give presentations in class. She feels embarrassed when her nervousness shows through. Provide some examples of verbal and nonverbal cues for her to avoid and some suggestions for how to prevent them from showing.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary, as there are many verbal and nonverbal cues of nervousness for Linda to avoid. Nervous people can often speak extremely quickly and stumble over words, so she may want to practice speaking slowly and calmly. Nervous people can also exhibit uncomfortable body orientations, such as crossing their arms or legs, so Linda may want to practice standing in a neutral body position.

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