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5 Reasons You Shouldn't Start Your Speech with a Joke
If you're giving a speech, it's pretty much assumed that you'll start out with a joke or funny story. After all, that's the best way to get the audience engaged and relaxed, right? You joke could, however, end up doing just the opposite. Here are five reasons you should avoid using a joke at the beginning of your speech.