It sucks being an adult. You have to do things like wake up before noon, go to the grocery store on your own, and try to hold down a steady job. Oftentimes said job will require you to give a presentation to more than two people. And some jobs will even require you speak before a full auditorium of rapt listeners. We’re saying ‘job’ here because we assume you are not an aspiring dictator of a third world country.  Sinc eyou are likely not a member of the NSA, the sweats, shakes, and hives might step up during the speech to be a major hinderance. Fear not. We’ve done the research to make you a better public speaker, now all you have to do is apply the gold we have compiled.
当一个成年人真不好。你必须在中午之前起床，独自去杂货店，并努力保有一份稳定的工作。时常说的工作，就需要你在多人（至少多于两个人）面前做报告。而且有些工作甚至需要你面对满礼堂热情的观众做演讲。我们在这里说“工作”，因为我们假定你不是一个很有抱负的第三世界国家的独裁者。既然你可能不是国家安全局人员，那么冒汗、发抖、起麻疹等反应可能会出现在演讲过程中而成为演讲的主要的障碍。但不要害怕。我们所做的研究，将有助于你成为一个更好的公众演说者，现在你需要做的就是直接应用我们已经找到的黄金法则。

1.Confidence  自信

Faith in yourself, your topic, and your general sanity is a must if you are to be a better public speaker. Many speakers are not prepared and lose confidence because of that. But others lack confidence because of the high school bully factor. They are afraid of being judged -- and possibly made fun of -- just like they were in high school speech class when they sweated profusely and peed a little. Yes, that’s the mature world we live in. Build your confidence by utilizing all your tools and knowing that you are the cock of the public speaking walk. Read on...
要对你自己和你的主题有信心。如果你要做一个更好的公众演讲者你必须保持清醒的头脑。许多演讲者因没准备好而失去信心。还有些人因为高中有受到过欺负的经历而信心不足。他们害怕被评价——甚至被取笑——就像他们在高中时演讲的不好经历，满头大汗甚至尿裤子了。是的，我们已经成熟了。利用所有方法工具，确信你自己就是公众演讲的牛人，从而建立自信。然后继续看下一条……
Tip: Listen to “Eye of the Tiger”  before you take the stage. It’ll get you jacked up.
小提示：在你登台演讲之前，听听”Eye of the Tiger”这首歌，将会使你激情澎湃，信心大增。

2.Know What’s Up   弄清主题

You have to know your topic inside and out. Nothing kills your speech like ‘um’ and ‘uh’ littering every sentence. Research your subject to the point where you are an expert -- or at least not a bumbling idiot. You were likely picked to make this speech because you know remotely something about the topic, so that’s half the battle. Now get in there and learn every facet of the beast. Your speech will be crap if you half-ass it and your audience will start throwing rotten tomatoes at you. Well, they could if they wanted. We would.
你需要彻底弄清你的主题。绝不能因每句都出现 “嗯”、“啊”之类的语气词而毁掉你的整个演讲。研究你在行的课题论点——至少不要像个结结巴巴的白痴。你被选出来做这个演讲可能是因为你对这个主题深有了解，那这就有了成功的一半。马上去学习了解这个主题的方方面面。如果你自己都讲不通，那你的演讲将会是垃圾，而且你的听众将会向你扔烂西红柿。嗯，如果他们想要，他们会那样做的。我们会的。
Tip: Flashcards.
小提示:准备一些小卡片。

3.Practice   提前排练

Researching and knowing your topic is one thing, but actually delivering that information is a whole different ball of wax. When the lights go down and the spotlight is on you, no matter how much you know your topic, conveying the information suddenly seems daunting. Practicing your speech beforehand is a must. You will find your beats, your direction, and where to drop the F-bombs, through hours in front of the mirror rehearsing your own personal Gettysburg Address.  So when you climb up on stage, it will be like riding a bike. Unless you don’t know how to ride a bike.
研究了解你的题目是一方面，但是实际上，把信息传达出来是另外一个完全不同的事情。当所有灯光关掉，聚光灯对准你时，突然要演讲了，无论你对你的主题有多了解，此时总会令你有些怯步。这里，提前排练是必须的。，通过在镜子前对你个人的葛底斯堡演说词几个小时的排练，你将会找到你的节奏，目视的方向以及你的语调。当你登上了讲台时，那就像是骑上自行车，轻松自如。除非你不会骑自行车。
Tip: Videotape yourself speaking and watch it over-and-over. Then try not to kill yourself.
小提示：将你的排练录下来，反复地查看并调整改进，直到你自己完全满意。

4.Dress Properly   衣着得体

This is a two parter. Of course, You will want to dress appropriately for the occasion -- which could be a suit or simply a casual ensemble you picked up at K Mart. Regardless of the dress code, you will want to make sure it also has the comfort you need. If the outfit is too binding, tight, stiff, whatever, it will be distracting to you and take away the concentration on your speech. If a suit is called for,  get one that you can maneuver in easily and isn’t all itchy. We hate itchy.
这有两种。当然，你想要在这个特殊的场合着装得体——可穿一套西服或只是一套你从K市场（美国一家大众化廉价超级市场）淘来的便装。不管着装要求，你先要确保它是否有你需要的舒适性。如果服装太束缚，太紧，太僵硬，诸如此类，那这将会分散你的注意力，使你从演讲中分心。如果要求穿西服，那就穿一套你能运动自如的西服，千万不能感觉发痒不舒服。我们憎恨瘙痒。

Tip: Free ballin’ has propelled many a great speeches throughout history. You heard it here first.
小提示：Free ballin’ 已经推进了历史长河中许多伟大的演说。你是在这里听说到的。

5.Loosen Up  放松

Being uptight and stiff before you hit the stage will translate in a strained voice and someone who is obviously a nervous wreck. Do some speech exercises before you begin. You know, stuff like ‘the tip of the tongue, the teeth, the lips’ repeated over-and-over. It will free your throat and loosen your tongue (that’s what she said). Also do some stretches to loosen your muscles. Your back, shoulders, and legs in particular need loosening. By the time you arrive at the podium, you’ll be as relaxed as the dudes who live in the Volkswagen Van at your local Blockbuster parking lot.
突然上讲台的焦虑和拘谨将会转化为紧张的声音，使人显得精神极度紧张或不安。在开始之前一定要做演讲练习。你知道“舌尖，牙齿，嘴唇”等在不停的重复运动。那可以放松你的喉咙和舌头。然后再做些伸展运动来放松你的肌肉。尤其是你的后背，肩膀和腿需要放松。等到你登上讲台，你将会很放松，就像那些住在当地百事达停车场的大众厢式货车里的帅哥们一样自在。

Tip: Two shots of vodka beforehand helps lots.
小提示：上台之前喝两杯伏特加将会很管用。
6.Make Connections  与观众交流

Strictly delivering your goods is getting the job done, no doubt, but what separates the men from the public speaking boys is the personal touch. Making a personal connection with someone in the audience. It might be someone you know that you can call out to, or someone on the front row you can speak directly to. Maybe your speech leads you to ask them a question, which is an easy way for you to take yourself from the stage and place yourself as one of your audience. It also takes pressure off of you. If your material does not really allow for audience questions, make eye contact when possible. Because even though you are the one on stage, you’re still a man of the people, right?
严谨地传送你的思想是在完成你的工作，这毫无疑问，但是这样的人和公众演讲的人的区别在于人与人的接触。你需要与一些听众进行交流沟通，保持一定的人际关系。这些人将会是你的支持者，你可以号召他们，或将会是坐在前排的那些你可以直接对话的人。你在演讲过程中，也许会向他们提问，这也将是一个很好的沟通方法，可以使你走下讲台，来到听众中，设身处地为他们思考。同时也可以使你释放压力。如果你没有考虑到给观众提问，那尽可能地进行眼神交流。因为即使你是一个人在讲台上，但你仍然是大家中的一员，对吗?
Tip: Her eyes are on her face, not a foot below the face, Sailor.
7.Be Robin Williams   学习罗宾·威廉斯（知名喜剧演员）

You may not be naturally funny. In fact, you may be the antithesis of funny -- as in, you suck funny from other people who happen to be funny. You get the picture. While we are not suggesting you become George Carlin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeSSwKffj9o overnight (his humor, not his living status), we absolutely insist you arm yourself with a joke or two to keep it light -- assuming your speech does not deal with world hunger and such. Have a friend who has a sense of humor look over your speech and suggest some punch lines you can use. Or at least google some funny bits you can implement into your talky-talk
你可能天生不是很有趣。事实上，你可能是反面的搞笑，你向其它滑稽有趣的人吸取幽默。你能想象。我们不是说你一夜之间可以成为乔治·卡林， https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeSSwKffj9o (可以是他的幽默，但不是他的身份地位)，我们完全坚持你准备一两个笑话来使你的演讲变得适当有趣——如果你的演讲不是讲如何应对世界饥饿等话题的话。找一位有幽默感的朋友看看你的演讲稿，希望他能建议你一些你可以用得到的精彩笑话。或者至少google一些你可以用于你的演讲的有趣的元素。
Tip: Don’t laugh at your own jokes. Poindexter.
小提示：你讲笑话时，自己不要发笑。是聪明人就这样做。