This gives you an opportunity to gauge their potential response so that you make adjustments in your delivery, such as omitting a joke. You can also get a better idea about what they hope to get from your speech. Finally, this allows the audience to see you as a person, making them more likely to relate positively to you.  Stand by the door and greet people. Introduce yourself to people as they find their seats. If you’re sitting in the audience before your speech, talk to the people around you. Glance over them once or twice on the day of your presentation. This will refresh your memory so that you are less likely to forget information. Don’t stress! Trust yourself to remember what you need to say. Speak in a slow, clear voice, taking the time to enunciate each word. At times, it can feel like you’re talking too slowly, but it actually makes it easier for the audience to follow your speech. It helps to breathe deeply as you’re giving your speech so that you’re less likely to talk too fast. This can include intentional hand movements and your movements on the stage. For example, you might want to use your fingers to indicate the point you’re on, or drive your hand down to emphasis a point. Use gestures that are natural for you, as forcing them will look fake. However, you should avoid nervous gestures. Make sure your movements are intentional, not a result of fidgeting. Sometimes audiences react differently than you expected, and that’s okay. For example, they may not enjoy your humorous elements. If this happens, adjust your tone and delivery slightly to meet their reactions.  For example, if your audience is laughing at your jokes, let the room quiet down before continuing. If they aren’t laughing, but are smiling or nodding, you don’t need to cut out your jokes. Recognize that larger audiences may provide more intense reactions than smaller ones, as people feel less self-conscious in large groups. If your audience seems to be lost, you might lighten your tone and give more explanations. Unnecessary audio-visual aids can be distracting to audience members. This detracts from your speech.  Don’t read from slides, as people don’t enjoy being read to.  You can use audio-visual aids in fun ways to add to your presentation. For example, you might include a short video about the latest discoveries in your field. This is one of the best ways to keep your audience engaged. It can also help them remember more from your speech. You can do this by asking them to respond to you or allowing them to ask you questions.  Ask the audience to repeat your key phrases. You could also get the audience to make a particular sound or gesture at certain points in the speech. Ask the audience to offer examples or suggestions. Take audience questions. Although it might be tempting to adopt a persona, don’t try to be someone you aren’t. The audience is there to see you! Have the confidence to put a bit of yourself into your speech. Remember, it’s possible to give a professional speech and still be yourself. For example, if you are boisterous and lively in life, then be like that when you speak. However, don’t try to force yourself to act that way if it isn’t natural.
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One-sentence summary -- Mingle with the audience members before you give your speech. Review your notes before your speech. Articulate your words. Use gestures to emphasize your points. Adjust to follow the audience’s reaction. Use audio-visual aids only as needed. Involve the audience. Be yourself.

Q: Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in a 12 inch (30.5 cm) skillet over medium-high heat and cook rabbit, stirring occasionally, until rabbit is thoroughly cooked. Remove rabbit from pan and set aside. Add cooked rabbit back to skillet and keep warm. Add the cream, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly; then add the garlic and cheese and whisk quickly, heating through.
A: Prepare noodles according to package instructions. Season rabbit, if desired, with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and broccoli into the same skillet, reduce to medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Melt ¼ cup of butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add sauce to meat in skillet and serve over hot fettuccine noodles. Finished.

Article: Often, having a small garden or even a few potted plants can be a cheap way to get in the veggies you need. Try growing a tomato plant, for instance, or even just a few herbs on your window sill. You can buy pre-made snacks at the store that are a bit healthier than your average chips, such as veggie chips or fruit cups. However, they tend to be expensive, so making your own at home is a more affordable alternative.  For example, try making kale chips. Wash and dry kale thoroughly. Chop or tear the leaves into large pieces. Toss them in olive oil, or spray them with cooking spray, and then spread them out on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top and any other seasoning you want. Bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 Celsius) until crispy (about 15 minutes). You can also make yourself individual cups of fruits and veggies. For instance, cut up oranges, apples, and grapefruit, and toss them with a tiny bit of honey. Spoon them into small reusable containers so you can grab them any time. You can do the same with veggies. Cut them into bite-sized pieces, and put them in reusable bags. Spoon out (homemade) hummus into individual containers to go with them. Stocks and broths are a great way to start out soups, but buying them in cans or cartons can get expensive. Plus, they're often loaded with extra sodium. Making your own at home results in better quality, and it's cheaper, too.  You can even make a stock with your scraps. Save the bits of vegetables you have leftover, such as onion skins, the ends of carrots, and the tops of celery. When you eat a chicken, save the bones and the bits of meat. Freeze them in a bag until you have enough. When you do, throw them in a pot and cover them with water. Boil them (covered on low heat) for six to eight hours or until you have a stock with a flavor you like. Strain it, and your stock is ready. Once you have your stock, you can portion it out in small containers and freeze it. Lots of foods besides snacks and broths can be made cheaper at home. For instance, if you eat yogurt often, making your own yogurt might be a good option. For bread, consider investing in a bread making machine, so you can make your own bread at the push of a button.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Grow what you can. Create your own snacks. Boil up your own stocks and broths. Branch out into making other foods.