The difference between a "how" speech and a "how to" speech is that a "how to" speech focuses primarily on the application, and a "how" speech focuses on:

you need more emails

have you seen gary

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go on time and make sure you have at least 2 pens and pencils. read the questions carefully

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o--o w t f

are u ok

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everyone's life is freaking hard, but there will be a time when we get whatever we wish for. just believe it.

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