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What does it mean?
A polite acceptance of being on stage.
In plain terms
Expressing pleasure at being present.
What can you take from it?
Courtesy in public speaking.

Where it applies

  • public speaking
  • award shows

Putting it to work

  • be polite on stage

Another view

Context dependent.

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