I HATE Public Speaking

[Safety Pins]

I'm taking COMM 101 this semester and have to give four 5-minute speeches. It sucks, I'm a pretty quiet person and hate talking in front of a group of people like this, especially doing a speech.

I'm really worried I'm going to think about an old guy tripping on the sidewalk and spilling his groceries everywhere. Something like this would make me start laughing in the middle of my presentation, probably uncontrollably.

Anyone else have this anxiety and frustration with public speaking?

[mofugger]

imagine everyone's in their underwear.........and they're laughing at how ridiculous you look giving your speech

[Safety Pins]

lol, if I thought of that comment alone during my speech I would start laughing...its like everyone is just thinking about how fuc king stupid this all is.

[potatoe]

Originally Posted by Safety Pins

I'm taking COMM 101 this semester and have to give four 5-minute speeches. It sucks, I'm a pretty quiet person and hate talking in front of a group of people like this, especially doing a speech.

I'm really worried I'm going to think about an old guy tripping on the sidewalk and spilling his groceries everywhere. Something like this would make me start laughing in the middle of my presentation, probably uncontrollably.

Anyone else have this anxiety and frustration with public speaking?

I hate it, dread in when I have to do it. But somehow, it always goes ok as long as I know what I'm talking about. It'll be the same, if you know what your saying, it will be fine.

[afftonz28]

I've been doing it every week for the past 4 years...and I still hate it and get nervous everytime. It's just one of those things.

[robogain]

yeah im taking comm this semester , only cause its required , and have to make a 6 minute speech next week

it has to be a persuasive speech

anyone got any good ideas , not something that has bee used x1000

its going to be a bitch , i am kinda quiet also

[BlazerXX]

I took the class online cause i hate speeches. I never used to have a problem till i had to read a 2 page, complicated poem in front of my literature class. That was traumatic enough to make me not want to give anymore, so i got a prescription of xanax for the presentations i had to do and it worked really good. Its always better to get over it and just do it on your own, but the stress honestly isnt worth it some times.

[user437490845hjgf]

haha, well just remember everyone in the room feels like that probably. When ur giving your speech, volunteer to go first. When you go first, nobody is paying attention to your speech, theyre freaking out about giving thiers.

[Safety Pins]

It's a requirement for the program I'm in. It ****ing pisses me off, I can think of few things I'd rather do less than give a speech.

[robogain]

Originally Posted by nofx33

I took the class online cause i hate speeches. I never used to have a problem till i had to read a 2 page, complicated poem in front of my literature class. That was traumatic enough to make me not want to give anymore, so i got a prescription of xanax for the presentations i had to do and it worked really good. Its always better to get over it and just do it on your own, but the stress honestly isnt worth it some times.

how the hell do u take a speech class online , do it through a webcam , if so , sign me up

[BlazerXX]

Originally Posted by robogain

how the hell do u take a speech class online , do it through a webcam , if so , sign me up

we had to give one speech. you video recorded it and sent it to her, either though email or on a dvd. it was a class i would have probably failed in person but got an A on lol

[user437490845hjgf]

Originally Posted by nofx33

we had to give one speech. you video recorded it and sent it to her, either though email or on a dvd. it was a class i would have probably failed in person but got an A on lol

lol I had to do that in HS for communications when I had mono, it was awesome!

[user9034903490342]

Hey bud, dont sweat it too much. In my COMM class my freshman year of college our teacher gave us a chioce. Do 6 4-7 Min speaches in front of our class (bout 90 people) or at the end of the year give 1 15 min speach to the student body and factuly (bout 2500). THree of us chose to do the 15 min speech and i did mine on plastic surgery the other 2 people (1 guy, 1 girl) didnt show up. idk where this storys going but just jot little notes down to urself such as breath, slow down, look around, and pracitce a little before hand and youll be fine. Everyone is just as nervous as you so they arnt gunna do anything stupid during your speech cause they dont want it done during theirs. I been giving speeches in front of big crowds since i was around 13 and i think the nervousness slowly goes away. Just make sure to cut down on the UMS, UHHHS, and jittering about!

[JSP]

oh hai der.

[Safety Pins]

Originally Posted by mr.gem.mint

Hey bud, dont sweat it too much. In my COMM class my freshman year of college our teacher gave us a chioce. Do 6 4-7 Min speaches in front of our class (bout 90 people) or at the end of the year give 1 15 min speach to the student body and factuly (bout 2500). THree of us chose to do the 15 min speech and i did mine on plastic surgery the other 2 people (1 guy, 1 girl) didnt show up. idk where this storys going but just jot little notes down to urself such as breath, slow down, look around, and pracitce a little before hand and youll be fine. Everyone is just as nervous as you so they arnt gunna do anything stupid during your speech cause they dont want it done during theirs. I been giving speeches in front of big crowds since i was around 13 and i think the nervousness slowly goes away. Just make sure to cut down on the UMS, UHHHS, and jittering about!

thanks man, believe it or not this kinda post is very helpful. my speech isn't for about two weeks and I'm already really anxious about it. right now calc and physics doesn't sound so bad.

[user9034903490342]

Originally Posted by Safety Pins

thanks man, believe it or not this kinda post is very helpful. my speech isn't for about two weeks and I'm already really anxious about it. right now calc and physics doesn't sound so bad.

anytime bud, goodluck

[timeforsleeep]

Originally Posted by Safety Pins

I'm taking COMM 101 this semester and have to give four 5-minute speeches. It sucks, I'm a pretty quiet person and hate talking in front of a group of people like this, especially doing a speech.

I'm really worried I'm going to think about an old guy tripping on the sidewalk and spilling his groceries everywhere. Something like this would make me start laughing in the middle of my presentation, probably uncontrollably.

Anyone else have this anxiety and frustration with public speaking?

1. be confident when you speak
2. public speaking is just a public sales pitch, it really helps if you are really passionate about what you'er talking about.
3. Try to treat it as a face to face conversation. All rules apply, don't fidget, keep eye contact, don't touch your face, use hand motions when speaking (not too much though). These are all things you would do when talking to someone one on one right?

[JohnDM]

Even tho I had a very strong stutter as a kid . I decided one day that I wanted to be in a school play .......after trying out for 4 parts they finally gave in and gave me a part ......I said every word of my lines .boldly and proud to a spot about 6 inches over the crowds head and my lines where long ......I never missed a beat .........I found out that day that even tho Im some what of a loner by nature ..I am also a natural leader who shines bright under pressure .........You can do this !!!!

[JSP]

Originally Posted by NO HOMO!!

stop saying bud.


Thats for homos. Say man or something

k thnx bud

[mTm]

In a public speaking class I gave a speech on coffee. It was so pimp I got an anonymous feedback card that said "You'd make a good husband."

MY WORDS MAKE PANTIES WET SON!

[mizzOe]

Swallow some beta-blockers before you give the speech - POW anxiety gone.

Then you can focus just on your speech.

[Catch39]

Opening up with something funny ALWAYS works...it really takes off the edge if the class laughs. it can be anything....my professor always used to say good afternoon class so ijust walked up and said good afternoon class and the girls started laughing...retarded yes, but it takes the edge off

[Npeart]

Originally Posted by Safety Pins

I'm taking COMM 101 this semester and have to give four 5-minute speeches. It sucks, I'm a pretty quiet person and hate talking in front of a group of people like this, especially doing a speech.

I'm really worried I'm going to think about an old guy tripping on the sidewalk and spilling his groceries everywhere. Something like this would make me start laughing in the middle of my presentation, probably uncontrollably.

Anyone else have this anxiety and frustration with public speaking?

LOL!!! I went to Emerson College in Boston. EVERY class required some kind of presentation or speech. Use it as an opportunity to look smart and articulate. You might impress some girls.

[dontcare]

Just remember man, you're not alone. Most people's number one fear is public speaking.

[luckylynch]

Originally Posted by Safety Pins

I'm taking COMM 101 this semester and have to give four 5-minute speeches. It sucks, I'm a pretty quiet person and hate talking in front of a group of people like this, especially doing a speech.

I'm really worried I'm going to think about an old guy tripping on the sidewalk and spilling his groceries everywhere. Something like this would make me start laughing in the middle of my presentation, probably uncontrollably.

Anyone else have this anxiety and frustration with public speaking?

just wing it and make a joke to start....to much structure==too much thinking==choking

help if you sit at a different spot each day then you get to know different people

[cupra16]

x2

I have to do it in college all the time.

it's a bitch.

[DYnomyte001]

grow a sack son

[Worldwide]

Make sure your fly is down so people have something else to focus on.

[Zepphire]

Confidence

[C|2]

I like public speaking