Slips of the tongue and what to do about them

Each "Communication Corner" essay is self-contained; however, they build on each other. For best results, before reading this and doing the exercise, go to first "How an Ugly Duckling Became a Swan," then read succeeding essay. One of most dreaded hobgoblins public speaking pervasive fear that you will say something didn't really mean say. This indeed problem, but perhaps much less so than might imagine.