If you are afraid to speak in public, one tactic is to find a friendly face?

• A. Find a friendly face in the audience
• B. Rehearse in front of a mirror
• C. Imagine audience naked
• D. Read the whole script silently

Answer: (A)

When you’re anxious about speaking, tying your attention to a friendly face in the audience gives you a real-time social cue that you’re talking with someone rather than performing for an intimidating crowd. That small connection helps you relax, maintain eye contact, and pace your delivery, because you’re getting natural feedback from a person who seems supportive. This anchor can boost confidence and keep you engaged with listeners as you speak.

Practicing in front of a mirror can improve technique and body language, but it doesn’t provide the live audience feedback you get from a real person. Imagining the audience naked is a disruptive distraction that increases cognitive load rather than easing anxiety. Reading the whole script silently removes engagement with listeners and can make your delivery feel disconnected.