Question

Which of these is a strong cold opening technique? Select an answer: Clear your throat. Tell the audience you're nervous. Tell your audience to imagine something. Tell the audience you're excited to be there.

Answer 1

Tell your audience to imagine something is a strong cold opening technique.

• A cold opening technique must be an engaging exercise that would allow the audience to interact with the speaker.
• On asking them to imagine something, the audience is bound to get attached and involved in the content being presented.
• Clearing throat, expressing nervousness or excitement can lead to a bad impression and the audience being disconnected.
• The audience can be entertained by sharing facts, stories, or relatable experiences.