“A great way to reverse that is to suck a lozenge, chew some gum, or drink some warm water right before you speak.”

Matt Abrahams · Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques · 336. Rethinks: The “ABC’s” of Fright-Free Communication

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use a lozenge, chew gum, or drink warm water right before speaking to combat dry mouth

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“No, no. I just drink lots of water. And when there, that's it. Nothing.”
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