title: Connect Using Humor and Story: How I Got 18 Laughs 3 Applauses in a 7 Minute Persuasive Speech
author: Mr Ramakrishna Reddy
description: Ramakrishna Reddy is an award-winning speaker who has won more than a few dozen public speaking contests comprising from entertaining to inspiring speeches. He is author of five books related to Public Speaking. He regularly speaks to audiences from a few dozens to few 100s comprising of corporate, student and business audiences. Over the past few years, he has helped 1000s of students learn public speaking skills through his books and courses. He can be reached at PublicspeakKing.com
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  It is easy to tell when applause is real and when it’s not. Polite applause is
  awkward, embarrassing; no one really wants to continue, but equally, no one
  wants to be the first to stop. Those that are being applauded know the
  difference too; they can see it and feel it. You can’t fool anyone and you
  can’t fake it. Real applause lifts you up, like wings do, and sends you
  soaring. It is infectious, loud and energising. This was just like tha