Speakers who talk about what life has taught them never fail to keep the attention of their listeners.
One can win the attention and time and cooperation of even the most sought-after people by becoming genuinely interested in them.
How often we all have heard speakers begin by calling the attention of the audience to their lack of preparation or lack of ability. If you are not prepared, the audience will probably discover it without your assistance.
When two partners always agree, one of them is not necessary." If there is some point you haven't thought about, be thankful if it is brought to your attention.
There is only one excuse for a speaker's asking the attention of his audience: he must have either truth or entertainment for them.