TALK FAST

Want to keep people’s attention when you’re talking? Talk fast. Most people are on such tight schedules that they want to hear quickly what you have to say. Speedy talking lends importance to your message and makes you and your ideas sound younger and livelier. But don’t overdo it. Talking way too fast makes you sound nervous and confused.

Source: Smart Talk: The Art of Savvy Business Conversation, by Roberta Roesch