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Some presenters love to be asked questions as they enjoy the exchanges with the audience.
Some presenters want to get up, give their presentation, and not have to answer questions. Unfortunately the decision about whether the audience should be able to ask questions is not usually left up to the speaker. For most presentations, you are expected to answer the questions with grace, charm and a smile on your face. Here are some tips for being an effective, open question answerer. Anticipate potential questions .