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What does it mean?
The speaker shames an audience member for staring at him in a way he finds inappropriate.
In plain terms
He tells an older woman she should be ashamed for looking at him so much.
What can you take from it?
Publicly shaming attention can control audience behavior.

Where it applies

  • public speaking
  • fan interactions
  • performances

Putting it to work

  • redirect attention
  • enforce boundaries
  • address audience

Questions to consider

  • How should public figures handle staring?
  • Is shaming effective?

Another view

It can alienate fans or create hostility.

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