The Best Way to Reduce Your Anxiety About Public Speaking

question 36

Multiple Choice

The best way to reduce your anxiety about public speaking is to

• A)hold tightly to the podium while speaking.
• B)pretend there is no one in the audience.
• C)be prepared.
• D)all of these choices.

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