Which of the following is an effective way to respond if you feel nervous right before giving a presentation?

a. Think up a short joke to begin your presentation; the audience’s laughter will help you relax.

b. Begin your presentation by telling people that you’re nervous and asking them to be sympathetic if you make any mistakes.

c. Begin your presentation by telling the audience how much you dislike speaking in public; most of them dislike public speaking, too, so they’ll be more sympathetic toward you.

d. Remind yourself that everybody gets nervous and that being nervous simply means you care about doing well; use the nervousness to be more energetic when you begin speaking.