Are You Street Smart At Communication And Public Speaking Skills?

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1. Speakers must be confident. The best way to become confident is to:

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D. If you want confidence, ACT CONFIDENT and you'll BE CONFIDENT!

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Are You Street Smart At Communication And Public Speaking Skills? - Quiz

Communication is pehaps the most important thing in our lives, both at work and at home. However, it is absolutely one of the hardest skills there is! My expertise is Communication, both one on one, and to a group, How to be a Great Public Speaker. This quiz will give... see moreyou a glimpse of how much you know. . .
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2. Speakers often get de-railed when they make a mistake. The way to handle that is :

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D. MOVE ON! The audience won't even know.

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3. The best salesman is the person who can

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The answer is B...and once you know how to do this you will be MUCH BETTER at selling ANYTHING to ANYBODY!

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4. The "value equation" is known as:

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D.Once you understand this you are WAY AHEAD of most other people at influencing and persuasion skills

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5. 1. Communication is defined as:

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Communication is answer A but is also b,c,and d as well as many verbal and non-verbal means of exchanging messages

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6. Communication skills are better when the four main personality types are known. Which of the following is not one of the four main ones?

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The "main" four types of personalities are the active, the controlling, the analyzing, and the facilitating types

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7. People buy products or services, or buy into ideas, based on what?

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It's all abut benefits, period.

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8. There is a simple rule of moving as a speaker. It is:

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B. If you move, move for a reason

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9. A second rule of human behavior is:

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People would rather talk about themselves, their families, their hobbies, their pets, whatever, than anything else in the world. That's why, as you establish rapport with people, you always should ask THEM about THEMSELVES - Don't talk about YOU

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10. Communication skills are critical in two areas of our lives, both one on one, and to a group, (Public Speaking). I've given over 2000 presentations and speak professionally for a living. Here's a little quiz to see how much you know. (The previous 10 question were more on communication skills one on one and understanding the value equation)

What are the two biggest fears in life?

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C. It's often said these are the tow biggest fears known to man!

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11. Which benefit is by far the most powerful?

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This benefit far exceeds the others

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12. As a speaker, you must OWN THE ROOM. YOU are the BIG DOG. There is a rule about using a microphone you should know:

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C. If you have a choice, ALWAYS use a mic because it helps you "FILL THE ROOM WITH YOU" and to "OWN THE ROOM"

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13. When dealing with other people, creating rapport is a first step to building a relationship with them. What is the definition of "rapport?"

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Rapport is critical to developing good relationships. So, we better know what it is!

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14. Overall, great public speakers are:

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Great public speakers are made, not "born with it." And, they generally get the better jobs, and make more money. Go to stevepatterson.com and order you "How to be a Great Public Speaker" DVD NOW!

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15. What is the number one rule of human behavior?

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Generally, people like people who are like they are. This is important when you are establishing rapport with people, because you must understand one type of personality you are dealing with, and how you match up against theirs

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16. How many types of benefits are there?

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The answer is E. There are only three benefits known to man.
1. Save me or make me money
2. Save me time
3. Improve my peace of mind, simplify my life, make me feel good.

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17. The greatest weapon in the speaker's arsenal is:

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D. The pause is the best weapon. It allows the audience to "catch up" with the speaker

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18. One rule of giving a great speech is being prepared. What is the secret to preparation?

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B. This is the specific amount of time it takes to being really prepared!

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19. When you make eye contact, it connects with the audience because:

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D. When you make eye contact, you make a friend!

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20. The speaker's biggest enemy is:

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C. Believe it or not the biggest enemy is being the same throughout the presentation. You will lose the audience every time!

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Speakers must be confident. The best way to become confident is to:
Speakers often get de-railed when they make a mistake. The way to...
The best salesman is the person who can
The "value equation" is known as:
1. Communication is defined as:
Communication skills are better when the four main personality types...
People buy products or services, or buy into ideas, based on what?
There is a simple rule of moving as a speaker. It is:
A second rule of human behavior is:
Communication skills are critical in two areas of our lives, both one...
Which benefit is by far the most powerful?
As a speaker, you must OWN THE ROOM. YOU are the BIG DOG. There is a...
When dealing with other people, creating rapport is a first step to...
Overall, great public speakers are:
What is the number one rule of human behavior?
How many types of benefits are there?
The greatest weapon in the speaker's arsenal is:
One rule of giving a great speech is being prepared. What is the...
When you make eye contact, it connects with the audience because:
The speaker's biggest enemy is:
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