You talk to John about how a presenter preparing to give a presentation is analogous to an athlete getting ready for an athletic performance. So when you tell him to get into a ready position before he speaks, this means he ________.
A)should get into a batting stance
B)should get into position to make a jump shot
C)must jog in place until he begins
D)needs to stand in a position that makes him feel comfortable and confident, so that his gestures and movements will feel more natural
E)must always stand with hands loose at his side, knees and elbows relaxed, weight balanced on both feet, and feet exactly a shoulder width apart

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D) This doesn't mean John should actually get into an athletic stance. It means he needs to get into a position that prepares him physically and psychologically for the task he's about to begin. In this case, the delivery of his presentation. While the specific stance suggested may work for John, if it doesn't feel comfortable and natural for him, he needs to find one that does.

You Talk to John About How a Presenter Preparing to Give