The main reason for Jenny's anxiety before her big speech was that she had no idea how the audience was going to react to what she was saying. Her friend Rob, who had more experience of public speaking, advised her that there was, above all, one visual aspect of delivery which worked as a kind of reality testing; it could not only increase contact with the listeners, but help to reduce the nerves. What aspect of nonverbal delivery was Rob advising Jenny to consider?

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Rob was advising Jenny to consider eye contact as a crucial aspect of nonverbal delivery. Eye contact can significantly increase the speaker's connection with the audience and help in reducing anxiety by providing immediate feedback.

The Main Reason for Jenny's Anxiety Before Her Big Speech