Which of the following is NOT a good tip for opening your presentation?
A. Simply announce your topic: "I am talking today about bad breath."
B. Avoid humor unless you are very adept at telling jokes.
C. Settle in at the front of the room before you begin talking.
D. Do not put yourself down-for example, by saying that you are nervous about the speech.
Answer: A
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