When People Advise Speakers to "Stop Worrying About Being Perfect

question 125

Multiple Choice

When people advise speakers to "stop worrying about being perfect" or that "everyone makes mistakes," they are ________.

• A) wrong, because successful speakers focus on perfection; any distractions can take away from the message being conveyed
• B) right, because successful speakers focus on making an authentic connection with their listeners, rather than trying to be perfect
• C) asking you foresee mistakes
• D) not concerned with a quality product

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