| 演讲被认为是仅次于死亡的最令人害怕的事情。其实，演讲并没有那么让人恐惧，也没有什么了不起的诀窍，所谓的技巧只不过是一些常识而已。下面六条原则，简单易行，照着做，Public speaking is a piece of cake.
Public speaking is the cheapest form of advertising around. So choose a topic you know a lot about and find an audience. Here's how to win an ovation:
演讲是最划算的广告宣传形式，所以赶紧选个你熟悉的话题，找些听众，开始演讲吧！下面有六招，教你如何赢得喝彩。
1. Don't try to cover it all. People absorb less when they listen than when they read, so don't overwhelm them. Organize your speech around three main topic points. For each point, have your facts straight before you enter the room.
不要面面俱到。人在听的时候要比看的时候接受效果差，所以不要给听众灌输太多东西。围绕三个要点组织演讲，在开始演讲前确保每个要点的论据准确无误。
2. Get them laughing. Starting with an anecdote or joke will warm up the audience.
让听众笑起来。演讲开始时先讲个趣闻轶事或笑话，拉近与听众的距离。
3. Use visual aids. If you're comfortable working with PowerPoint, create a presentation, then offer to send copies to anyone who gives you a name and address. Or highlight the main points on a handout, so participants don't have to take notes.
使用视觉辅助手段。如果你能熟练使用PowerPoint的话，做个演示，并提出可以把拷贝发给那些留下姓名地址的听众。你还可以在宣传单上突出要点，这样听众就不用做笔记了。
4. Vary the speed and pitch of your voice to avoid monotony and to make your presentation seem more dynamic.
语速要张弛有度，语调要抑扬顿挫，这样会使你的演讲更加生动活泼，避免单调乏味。
5. Visualize yourself giving a great speech, your voice clear and assured, your audience rapt. It will help calm your nerves and give you confidence.
想像自己在做一个精彩的演讲。你讲话清楚自信，听众聚精会神。这有助于让你精神镇定和增强信心。
6. Practice, practice, practice. Run through your speech and any visual aids several times, so that you feel comfortable. If possible, get to the room ahead of time to learn the setup and practice with the microphone.
练习，练习，再练习。把演讲内容和视觉辅助教具多复习几遍，这样你就会感觉从容自如。可能的话，提前到演讲地点，熟悉一下环境，对着麦克风演练演练 |
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