When called upon to give an impromptu speech, it is a good idea to do all of the following, except:

An impromptu speech is delivered with little preparation, so you should quickly settle on your main message rather than take a long time deciding what to say. Starting confidently, planning simple transitions, and maintaining eye contact are all helpful speaking practices. The exception is “take a long time deciding what your message will be.”

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