Controlling Communication Jitters
By Curlann
@annierose (21977)
United States
April 9, 2016 11:15pm CST
Perhaps almost everyone experiences anxiety when instructed to speak in public, in a meeting, in small or large gatherings.
It is an advantage for me if I was given instructions in advance because I can prepare for the speech. However, when it is an impromptu, I find it a very unpleasant experience. It causes my heart to race and leaving me short out of breath.
Did you encounter a similar situation in which you feel you are going to fail because you are not trained on such?
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
10 Apr 16
It is true but the problem lies to what if you are called to speak on the spot in front. It is not easy for a person like me because I am not used to it.
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@LdeL0318 (6400)
• Philippines
10 Apr 16
@annierose I guess you just have to calm yourself some you can think well.
@annierose (21977)
• United States
10 Apr 16
@LdeL0318 Yes, it is true. I am still learning to do that even though the knowledge that all are waiting for me to speak up makes me tense and I do not know how to really calm myself.. 
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@toniganzon (77120)
• Philippines
10 Apr 16
I used to be afraid to do some impromptu presentations. But nowadays, I feel confident with impromptu speeches or presentations, as long as I don't have to argue with anybody.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
10 Apr 16
Maybe it was because you have been doing it most of the times that is why you are already used to it?
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@toniganzon (77120)
• Philippines
10 Apr 16
@annierose It's because I remind myself that I have nothing to be nervous of as I have the knowledge to do it.
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@MGjhaud (23228)
• Philippines
10 Apr 16
@annierose are you going to deliver a speech soon?
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
10 Apr 16
@MGjhaud No, No No Joy
I hope not. I am a woman with limited words when it comes to speaking in front. I do not know what to say and I stutter most of the times.
I hope not. I am a woman with limited words when it comes to speaking in front. I do not know what to say and I stutter most of the times.1 person likes this
@annierose (21977)
• United States
10 Apr 16
Same with me. I am more of an introvert person and speaking in front on the spot gives me goosebumps.
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
12 Apr 16
I don't have much experience to speak in public, so I think I will get nervous. But I believe when we have more practice and well prepared, then we won't be that nervous. But, if it's an impromptu, I might still be nervous, unless I am familiar with what I am going to talk about. 
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
12 Apr 16
I think even I am familiar with the topic, I still cannot express my ideas clearly. I am having difficulty arranging ideas on my mind. It is really much better to write it all first in writing.
