A short YouTube advice clip by TJ Walker (uploaded March 26, 2024) offering practical guidance for speakers who become thirsty on camera: keep water nearby and take occasional sips to avoid licking lips or sticking out the tongue, which can look awkward on video.
Everyone gets thirsty from time to time, especially when you're speaking or a little bit nervous. So if you're speaking on a webinar or connecting with people in a format like this, it's natural to go dry and lick your lips. The problem is, on camera, it looks creepy to lick your lips. My recommendation, keep water nearby and just occasionally have a sip of water. It will keep you lubricated and will keep you from having your tongue come out and looking like a lizard. You don't want that. And again.
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