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Offline dog20

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I have to go to public speaking class tomorrow and I'm terrified.
« on: August 24, 2008, 09:09:54 PM »
SIGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I've been avoiding the class for 4 years.
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Re: I have to go to public speaking class tomorrow and I'm terrified.
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2008, 09:11:49 PM »
Dog ... I think that is the purpose of it ......
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Re: I have to go to public speaking class tomorrow and I'm terrified.
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2008, 09:18:23 PM »
Quote from: wpruitt on August 24, 2008, 09:11:49 PM
Dog ... I think that is the purpose of it ......

Some people actually have no problems with it...
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Re: I have to go to public speaking class tomorrow and I'm terrified.
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2008, 09:31:00 PM »
Is this a toastmasters type of event?
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Re: I have to go to public speaking class tomorrow and I'm terrified.
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2008, 09:55:16 PM »
Quote from: Casey Jones on August 24, 2008, 09:31:00 PM
Is this a toastmasters type of event?
Nope its a requirement for a business degree. 
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Re: I have to go to public speaking class tomorrow and I'm terrified.
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2008, 10:05:25 PM »
Many or most people feel that way about public speaking, and I remember feeling the same way when taking that class in college.  Surprisingly, I ended up liking it and I've continued to use some of the skills learned in that class many years later working.

Remember - most others in the class feel the same way you do. 
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Re: I have to go to public speaking class tomorrow and I'm terrified.
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2008, 11:38:36 PM »
They have a class for public speaking?!?! When I was in FFA it was a CDE (career development event), it was a blast. I remember going and doing prepared and extemporary public speaking at the same competition and getting one of the better scores in our district. I loved it, have fun!
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Re: I have to go to public speaking class tomorrow and I'm terrified.
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2008, 12:35:46 AM »
Hey Dog, while public speaking is the number 1 fear that most people have, it provides even more reason why you should learn to overcome this fear.  The better you are at public speaking, the more successful you can be.  Learn to have fun with it!
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Re: I have to go to public speaking class tomorrow and I'm terrified.
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2008, 12:57:51 AM »
I had the same reservations when I did a public speaking class. It ended up being a very positive experience in my life that helped prepare me for the future. When I pictured public speaking beforehand I did it from the perspective of someone that wasn't prepared and was afraid. Once I learned some technique in class, had a topic I was interested in and PREPARED for the speech it was a breeze.

I'll wager that you'll start the class with the same level of anxiety as your classmates and finish it with a great feeling of accomplishment.

My tip: Be prepared, practice in front of a mirror a few times, bonus if you video yourself start to finish privately. Being prepared is the key bro. You can do this.
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Re: I have to go to public speaking class tomorrow and I'm terrified.
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2008, 02:45:06 AM »
*takes reigns from one of the Gods*

Shame you aint got them grills already..cos if you did all you'd have to do is flash 'em a smile..
then, they wouldn't even care what you're saying, they'll just
be basking in your awesomeness!   O0  O0

*hands reigns back*


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Re: I have to go to public speaking class tomorrow and I'm terrified.
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2008, 03:28:10 AM »
This might be the best thing to happen to you my friend. I had the same feeling during one year of university for the same class. I ended up doing ten big presentations in front of sizeable crowds...


Needless to say it now comes naturally to speak in front of large crowds and not be too scared to make an arse of myself (some might say I'm a wee bit too comfortable)  O0
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Re: I have to go to public speaking class tomorrow and I'm terrified.
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2008, 07:04:02 AM »
Tell them a few jokes at first, that might help if they laugh.
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Re: I have to go to public speaking class tomorrow and I'm terrified.
« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2008, 07:50:22 AM »
"hey guys, whats brown and rhymes with snoop?"


"dr. dre"

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Re: I have to go to public speaking class tomorrow and I'm terrified.
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2008, 08:01:22 AM »
Just wear an awesome grill for your public speaking assignment....you'll look AWESOME and it'll totally impress the crowd!!  O0
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Re: I have to go to public speaking class tomorrow and I'm terrified.
« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2008, 08:12:23 AM »
The guy in my avatar is Paul Wall, not me.
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