Use Humor
Insert a funny anecdote in your presentation, and you will certainly grab your audience’s attention. Audiences generally like a personal touch in a speech. A story can provide that.
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Use Humor
Don't overdo it. Insert the small funny stories that happen in your life in conversations.
You can keep a journal of your funny stories so you can use them later in a conversation or presentation.
Opening and closing
Grab attention at the beginning, and close with a dynamic end.
When you start, use a startling statistic, an interesting anecdote, or a concise quotation. Conclude your speech with a summary and a strong statement that your audience is sure to remember.
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