You may have to give a speech or presentation for school or work, or you may be invited to speak on a subject you are an expert in or are passionate about. Keep the reason for your speaking engagement in mind as you prepare so that your focus remains on what you want to teach the audience or what you hope to accomplish with your speech. If you have to speak in front of a group as a school assignment, carefully review the rubric and guidelines to ensure that your speech meets all of the requirements. In order to keep the audience engaged, it's important to cater your speech to them. Whenever possible, find out the ages, backgrounds, and education levels of the audience members. Think about their beliefs and values as well as their attitude toward the topic you're speaking about so that you can tailor your speech toward these specific people to make it more effective. Talk to various audience members beforehand to get an idea of what's important to them and why they're attending your speaking engagement. For instance, giving a speech to a group of middle schoolers may require simpler language and more humor, while speaking in front of a military audience might require more decorum. Depending on the circumstances, you may need to research your topic before you begin writing. Then, create an outline that covers all the main points you want to convey. Include facts and a few statistics as well as personal anecdotes and even a joke or two if you think they would be received well. Write out your entire speech on notecards so you can rehearse it. Remember why you're speaking about this topic and make sure all parts of your speech focus on your overall goal or call to action. A really engaging opening, or hook, is key. Share a story, statistic, or fact that will grab your audience's attention and make them want to learn more. Present your main points in a logical order so the audience can follow your argument. Use transitions to guide your listeners to the next idea. End your speech with a provocative anecdote, fact, or call to action so that your audience continues to mull over what you said even after your speaking engagement is over. If your speaking engagement is a timed event, make sure your speech is within the limits. Practice your speech at a few different speaking speeds and time each delivery so you know if you need to cut anything. In most cases, shorter is better! Generally, a 5-minute speech contains around 750 words while a 20-minute speech might have between 2,500 and 3,000 words. The key to speaking in front of large groups of people is to be prepared. While you can start practicing by reading what you've written down, the goal is to memorize your speech, or at least the key points, so you don't have to rely on your notes when you speak in front of the audience. Don't always rehearse from the beginning of your speech. Try starting at various places so you memorize each point independent of one another. That way, if you get sidetracked or lose your place, you'll be familiar with picking up your speech in the middle. You can practice your speech in front of a mirror, in the car, or while you're gardening, shooting hoops, cleaning, shopping, or doing nearly anything else. This can help you memorize it better and give you ample time to rehearse.
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One-sentence summary -- Determine why you want or need to speak. Learn about your audience so you can tailor your speech to their interests. Keep your goal in mind as you craft your speech. Stick to the time limit, if applicable. Practice until you don't need your notes.

Navigate to airbnb.com and click "Sign Up." You'll be prompted to register with either your Facebook information or your email address. If you choose the latter, look for an email from Airbnb; the company will send you a verification message. Click the link to verify your account. If you already have an Airbnb account, you can simply click "Log In" from the home page and enter your information to get started. If you want to host through Airbnb, a complete profile is crucial: it gives potential renters the impression that you are serious, professional, and trustworthy. Start by entering the basic, required information: your name, birthday, gender, and so on. Add your work or school information as well. After entering your basic information, click the "Photos and Video" button on the dashboard, which is on the left side of your screen. To add your photo, select "Take a photo with your webcam" or "Upload a file from your computer," or, alternatively, drag and drop a photo into the box. To add a video greeting, click the "Create a new video button," and follow the instructions. Make sure that any photo you use is clear and that users can see your face. Again, you want to appear professional and trustworthy. Click on the "Trust and Verification" section of the site. Add as much verification as you can: your email address, phone number, and social media accounts. Then click the "Verify Me" button to scan and upload a copy of your driver's license, passport, or other government-issued ID. The section after "Trust and Verification" is "Reviews," but since you won't have any of those yet, skip to the "References" section. Add email addresses for your friends and family members, and click "Send Request Emails." Airbnb has already composed the email for you. The most important part of this process, of course, is to ensure that you are getting paid for hosting. Fill out this section carefully.
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One-sentence summary -- Sign up for an Airbnb account. Begin constructing your profile. Add a photo or video to your profile. Supply "trust and verification" information. Provide references. Set your payment preferences.

Decide which kind of drain cleaner that you want to use. Options include traditional cleaners, foaming cleansers, and enzyme cleaners. Traditional and foaming cleansers may contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment while enzyme cleansers are made of natural ingredients. Because all drain cleaners are different, it's important that you read the instructions so that you know how long you should let the drain cleaner sit before flushing it. Enzyme cleaners work best in warm water rather than hot water. Do not combine two different types of chemical drain cleaners or it can create toxic fumes. Pour the appropriate amount of drain cleaner down the sink according to the directions. If your drain is clogged, you'll see the solution settle near the top of your drain pipe. After letting the drain cleaner sit in the drain, you will have to flush the rest of the cleaner down the drain with warm or hot water. Follow the directions on the packaging for the optimal results.
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Purchase a drain cleaner from the store or online. Read the instructions on the packaging. Pour the drain cleaner down the drain. Flush the drain with hot or boiling water.