Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking
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What did Jerry Seinfeld say is people’s number one fear?

  • Spiders
  • Public speaking (correct)
  • Flying
  • Death
  • According to Brian Tracy, what percentage of success in business and life is accounted for by the ability to communicate with others?

  • 50%
  • 75%
  • 95%
  • 85% (correct)
  • How did Mark Twain define courage in relation to fear?

  • Fearlessness
  • Absence of fear
  • Avoidance of fear
  • Resistance to fear (correct)
  • What is the term used to refer to the body of spoken expressions of information and ideas?

    <p>Speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended as a key factor to make a speech electric and effective?

    <p>Using hand gestures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode of delivering a speech involves speaking without preparation or rehearsal?

    <p>Impromptu delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jerry Seinfeld humorously imply about the fear of public speaking compared to death?

    <p>'You're better off in the casket than delivering the eulogy.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Your ability to communicate with others will account for fully 85% of your success' was stated by whom?

    <p>Brian Tracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of speech delivery where the speaker delivers from memory without using any notes or scripts?

    <p>Memorized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mark Twain suggest as the definition of courage in relation to fear?

    <p>Mastering fear despite feeling it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Jerry Seinfeld humorously imply that going to a funeral might be better than public speaking?

    <p>Public speaking is a more common fear than death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does Brian Tracy suggest that communication impacts success in business and life?

    <p>It accounts for 85% of success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mode of speech delivery involves speaking with minimal or no preparation?

    <p>Impromptu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is fear of public speaking considered common among people despite its effects on success?

    <p>Because it can lead to success despite the fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes courage according to Mark Twain?

    <p>Mastering fear in difficult situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the average person humorously prefer being in a casket at a funeral than delivering a eulogy?

    <p>To escape the stress of public speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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