i)Writing notes while the speaker is talking,you may miss important points.
ii)Chewing gum
iii)Sleeping while the speech is on.
iv)Creating distractions either by walking out unnecessarily or tapping the end of your pen on the desk.
v)Concentrating on the speakers dressing mode instead of concentrating on what he is saying.
marto answered the question on October 4, 2017 at 04:54
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