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“There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave.”

 Dale Carnegie

As I searched through the web I found this phrase. This phrase can be interpreted in different ways. First you can see it as if the speech you practiced was without any errors, the speech you gave was more or less complete and the speech you wish you gave is the one were it was perfect, without any errors, with the perfect visuals that grab the attention of the audience and done in the perfect timing with all the necessary information said. But how about seeing the phrase from another perspective like the speech you practiced full of errors, the speech you gave in the best possible way , and the speech you wish you could have done as an impossible and unattainable goal. Don't get me wrong, with this I mean that the last speech, the one you wish to have given should be our goal but understanding that there is always a space to improve. Through this goal, goal that should always be improving, we allows ourselves to be creative and to achieve something even greater.

  

Last week as part of our INGL 3135 course we were to participate in the English Conference and give our group presentations at a designated time and panel. The theme was about the perceptions outsiders have of Puerto Rico and Puerto Ricans. Our conclusion was...

• We can say that PR is, with the exception of a very general scenario, is not known around the world by its true characteristics and its essence.
• Puerto Rico is a rich island, not only in resources but in people and culture. We have intriguing historical infrastructure, beaches and landmarks that can be enjoyed in a wonderful weather. As people, we are respectful, lovable and proud of PR everywhere we go. We have beautiful, strong and working women.  Our Rum excels in the Rum Industry and is known worldwide.
• Perception of outsiders- Puerto Rico has excellent beaches and weather. Puerto Ricans have a very strong character which can be defined with certain traits such as passion, proudness, care, explosiveness, defensive and happy.

The second part of the assignment was to write about the experience in the panel. So here it goes. As we presented our finding in the classroom to the professor and the other classmates I felt a sense of uncertainty and nervousness. These feeling maintained present through the whole presentation. On the contrary when we presented in the amphitheater the nervousness took peek at the beginning of the panel, before we presented and when the other groups were presenting. Once we were on the stage were the presentation was going to be given, all those feelings disappear and a sense of control took over. This feeling was because I felt prepared and knew the information I was going to present.