Getting physical
Here are
three ways to minimize the dry mouth syndrome. First, instead of sipping cold water, which tends
to tighten the vocal chords, take a hot drink instead. Warm liquids tend to relax the throat and
vocal chords. Second, try to force a yawn. Strange as it seems, yawning tends to stimulate
salivary glands and relieve that terrible dryness. Third, if neither of these works, as sometimes
happens if you are taking a medication that causes dry mouth, ask your pharmacist to supply an
overthecounter liquid spray solution that creates an artificial saliva, providing temporary relief.
GESTURES
If you know your subject thoroughly, and believe in it with your heart, good news are to come!
Gestures will become automatic, almost instinctive. Then, the only selftutoring you need to do is
study yourself on videotape to sort out the weak gestures from the strong ones. You'll see them,
don't worry.
What are examples of "weak gestures"?
· Fiddling with your spectacles.