Being a skilled public speaker means more than just having the ability to give speeches in front of a bunch of people. By definition, it means you are skilled at speaking in public, in any situation. Being skilled in this way boosts your confidence. It makes you less afraid of the people around you, and it makes you more able to tackle social and professional situations on a daily basis. It becomes easier to make friends and to speak with superiors. You're more likely to succeed in job interviews, auditions, and oratory assessments if you're good with your words and are capable of carrying on a conversation with others. In general, because of these facts, you are generally more successful in life.
Nephrite, a stone related to jade, found in several places in New Zealand's South Island. It is called pounamu<span> in Maori, greenstone in common New Zealand English.
