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 *Never say that the other side is "lying" or is a "liar." There's usually a better way of getting your point across, without using harsh, judgmental language like that. Say, "my understanding of events is that..." or "perhaps Mr. Smith misremembers what happened, I recall that..."
 *Stay calm at all times. No outbursts!
-*By the same token, don't make faces or grunts when the other person is talking. You <span class="noglossary"><span class="noglossary">will</span></span> have your chance to reply; rolling your eyes is not going to convince the judge that you're right.
+*By the same token, don't make faces or grunt when the other person is talking. You <span class="noglossary"><span class="noglossary">will</span></span> have your chance to reply; rolling your eyes is not going to convince the judge that you're right.
 *If you have an objection to make, do your best to save it until the other side is done. If you simply cannot wait, stand up, wait until the judge recognizes you and explain what your concern is.
 *Try your best to speak slowly. The judge <span class="noglossary"><span class="noglossary">will</span></span> be taking notes of what everyone is saying, and it can be very difficult to keep up with someone who's talking a mile a minute.