Do you need to give a speech, a toast or a special presentation? Or is it time to make that life-changing request? Congrats, special person! Here’s what to do to avoid that nervous, icky dry mouth that’ll make your talk all sketchy.
When it’s time to make that all-important speech—or pop that critical question—you want to seem calm and sound confident. That’s hard to do when your mouth is dry.
First, what not to drink: Avoid cold beverages. Cold drinks will fix your dry mouth, but they tend to tighten up your already-tense throat. Don’t drink coffee…it might wake you up, but it will dehydrate your mouth and throat. Stay away from milk or cream. Dairy drinks can create phlegm, which will give you a slight gargle when you raise your voice (yikes!).
Here’s what to drink or eat: Warm tea is your best bet. Ginger tea is the very best, if you have time to make it the morning before your big talk. Also, eat a nice, crisp apple, which will hydrate your mouth and make it feel great.
If you don’t have ginger or can’t get to an apple and your mouth is dry as a bone, gently chew your tongue. In less than 20 seconds, you’ll manufacture all the saliva you’ll need to end your dry mouth. Good luck!
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