What do you think of impromptu public speaking?

I'm grabing the moment! - whew! Does it scare you to hold a mic?
Philippines
April 20, 2008 7:38pm CST
Have you ever been in a speech competition? How did you conquer your fears being there? I will be in a speech competition in 10 hours and wow, it scares me but I have the courage to go for it. I know it won't be better if I won't go for it earlier right? I will go for an impromptu category! Whoa! Wish me goodluck! I'll let you know what happened when I get back from the competition.
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faith210
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
21 Apr 08
Hi jeanniemay! Oh that is great! Good luck kapatid. I believe you can do it and I believe you will be great! Just relax you nerves and mind! Good luck and I will be waiting to hear from you on how it went. Just my thoughts dear friend. Take care and have a nice day!
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jeanniemay
@jeanniemay (1798)
• Philippines
21 Apr 08
Thank you ate faith, yes, I made it! I didn't win but I made my first step into more competitions. I won't make me stop this time. LOL. It was a different experience right there. It was my first time and I feel a little more challenged and a little more excited to go for next. Smiles!
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jeanniemay
@jeanniemay (1798)
• Philippines
22 Apr 08
Thank you Ate faith, yes, i'll go for it but won't hurt anyone. Thanks for that very important advice.
faith210
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
22 Apr 08
Hi jeanniemay! That's the spirit kapatid! Go girl and don't let anyone or anything get in your way in reaching for your dreams! Just don't hurt anyone, okay? Just my thoughts my dearest young friend! Take care and have a nice day!
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winterose
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
22 Apr 08
No I have never been in a position where I had to be in an impromptu speech competition but I did have to do presentations in university and I was always nervous before but I prepared well and I always did good.
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jeanniemay
@jeanniemay (1798)
• Philippines
22 Apr 08
Most definite, yes, preparation is important and makes a good speech work out well. Thanks for sharing mommy Rose and let's continue to share out our talents for others to learn! Cheers!
Fidget
@Fidget (291)
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21 Apr 08
GOOD LUCK! I've never taken part in a Speaking Competition before but I have given presentations before and been in plays. I'm really lucky I don't get stage fright and can improvise when something goes wrong/I forget to write my presentation!! All the best :)
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jeanniemay
@jeanniemay (1798)
• Philippines
21 Apr 08
Yes, I've never into it too until last night and wow, it was a different challenge, t'was great. Thanks for droppin' your best wishes!
metal_monkee
@metal_monkee (930)
• Philippines
21 Apr 08
hi jeanniemay... you can do it!!! GOOD Luck!!! bring home the bacon!!! SMILE ALWAYS...^_^
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jeanniemay
@jeanniemay (1798)
• Philippines
21 Apr 08
Thank you dear friend. I didn't bring home the bacon but I brought home the addiction to go for more. LOL. Yes, it was a different feeling when you are in front of this people you don't know and you are asked a question you may not know anything about. What it gave me? I'm going for more. That was my first practice! Smiles!
jhoannejoj
@jhoannejoj (963)
• Philippines
21 Apr 08
Once I tried it when I was in high school. T'was pretty scary knowing a lot of people would be there and without knowing what topic you should talk infront of them. A friend advised that just imagine the crowd as naked so as to feel comfortable and all..
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jeanniemay
@jeanniemay (1798)
• Philippines
21 Apr 08
LOL. That was a nice suggestion my dear friend. Thanks! I love getting contact while speaking. It was scary yes but I just put my trust first in my self and everything follows.
rlc456
@rlc456 (415)
• United States
21 Apr 08
Hope everything goes great.
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jeanniemay
@jeanniemay (1798)
• Philippines
21 Apr 08
It went just fine and well my dear friend. It was awesome being there and I'll go for more!
Zhanec
@Zhanec (1651)
• Malaysia
23 Apr 08
impromptu public speaking is 3 words to me. SWEAT,SCARY,PANIC .I don't know how to overcome such fear, so here i am waiting for other people tips.
subha12
@subha12 (18441)
• India
23 Apr 08
i think i am not very much comfortable in public speaking. it needs a lot of skill and gutts. by the time i think its completed and you have come with flying colours, is it?
Jemina
@Jemina (5770)
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22 Apr 08
I hate them! When I was in high school I had this subject called "Elective English and it was about Speech and everything. My teacher had us made impromptu speeches, mimes and other stuff. I think it's my lowest grade. I just hate speaking in public even if I have a script to read. How much more impromptu speeches. Stage fright may kill me. LOL!
maddysmommy
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
30 Apr 08
I'm terrible when it comes to impromptu speech competitions, in fact I get very nervous and uncomfortable and go blank LOL Good luck!
HULYO
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
23 Apr 08
we did it many times in our english class and i really felt nervous every session we have. I'm on my second year now of my 2nd course and i really get hard to english subject. i know later on i will learn from this pressure and difficulties i have now.