Do you like or dislike speaking in public?

Do you like or dislike speaking in public?

I really, really absolutely hate speaking in public if I have to stand in front of an audience. Now, if I can speak from my chair even if I have to stand up to speak, it does not bother me. Standing in front of an audience causes me to lose my train of thought and I drift off the subject. I have even had blank moments when my brain decides that it needs to take a nap or something along that line. I feel like a deer caught in the headlights of an oncoming car.

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Comments (5)

I am basically shy and once I get started I am fine but it is the stage fright that gets me every time. I do better if I have a table or something to lean on. Are you ready for the holidays? Judi
- 12/5/2007 9:13 PM
- jassmine
my goodness woman….where have you been?
- 12/5/2007 10:25 PM
- MeezerGirl
I’m exactly the same way. I hope all is well with you and you’re getting ready for the holidays! ^_^
- 12/6/2007 7:49 AM
- Kalligenia
see…you have the same problem that i have…and yes oh my goodness I can’t believe you posted something!!! lol jk.. i know that you have been really busy. Love ya.
- 12/6/2007 5:26 PM
- sorrowsdoormat
Hiya. I am ok with speaking in public. I don’t have any problems speaking to a whole room of my peers or entertaining people but in a more formal occasion like giving a serious presentation to senior management that are out to see me fail – that could be nerve wrecking.