The phrase you used from Mark Twain is one on the wall of the public speaking lab at The Citadel. I often used the phrase "embrace the pause" in my speaking classes. You are so right about the power of a brief silence. I've never had the problem of talking too fast. My problem is in the other direction. But I smiled when I was able to read your post and see that quote. Always enjoy your posts.
The phrase you used from Mark Twain is one on the wall of the public speaking lab at The Citadel. I often used the phrase "embrace the pause" in my speaking classes. You are so right about the power of a brief silence. I've never had the problem of talking too fast. My problem is in the other direction. But I smiled when I was able to read your post and see that quote. Always enjoy your posts.
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