How Do You Practice to “ Answer the Question First ”?
by Jezra Kaye
And when I say , “ ask yourself that question ,” I literally mean , hear the question in your mind , and then let your mind supply the answer . ( The first answer that comes to you is probably just fine , so don ’ t reject it and go looking for something “ better .”)
Now state that idea in one sentence , and then pause to see how the other person reacts .
You just practiced ,
• Giving your attention to a question / er ;
• Trusting your mind to deliver “ the right ” answer ;
• Delivering your most important message succinctly ; and
• Checking the other person ’ s reaction .
“ Nobody has a ready answer for everything .”
How Do You Practice to “ Answer the Question First ”?
As with most things in public speaking , you practice by doing it . Out loud . So , once or twice a day , when someone ( at work or at home ) asks you a question , listen carefully to what they ’ re saying , pause before answering , and ask yourself ,
Each of these important habits will serve you well in many types of public speaking scenarios — and you didn ’ t even need to go out of your way to work on them !
Next time , we ’ ll talk about what to do when you want to give a more elaborate answer . For now , though , have fun with these tips and with speaking up for success .
Jezra
“ What ’ s the most important thing I want them to know ?”
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