How comfortable are you speaking in front of large groups of people?
By Arun Jack
@Arunjack243 (311)
April 9, 2018 5:22am CST
When I was13 years old, I made my first public speech. At that time, I don't have the fear of talking in public, cause I was a kid. But when I grow up my fear of public speaking grows too. Many of my friends said that public speaking is so hard, that made me think about it, developing Unwanted fear in me.
Now I am an Intermediate public speaker in my college after made fails and wins over the past 3 years.
What about you? Are you a public speaker? Do you still have the fear of speaking in public?
Comment below, your experience in public speaking.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
9 Apr 18
I am not really into public speaking as I am very shy and get cold feet.
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@Arunjack243 (311)
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9 Apr 18
Why you feel shy? Don't think about other people who make fun of you. Be brave and speak confidently. You are what you want to be
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@Arunjack243 (311)
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9 Apr 18
@mlgen1037 That's right. Speaking with the thought of no one around you, removes fear.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
9 Apr 18
@Arunjack243 yes, my friend. I just imagine that people dont exist hahaha
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@Arunjack243 (311)
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9 Apr 18
That's what is another form of fear. Don't worry, you can overcome it.
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@Arunjack243 (311)
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9 Apr 18
Sure give it a try. It not only removes public fear, but also any kind of it
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
6 Aug 18
I never liked speaking in front of crowds but in my lifetime I had to in certain jobs. I didn't like it but it came with the job. I got through it and would do it again if I had to. I became president of a couple of different organizations and had to speak. I also became a teacher in one of my jobs so that was a must.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
19 Jul 19
@rebelann It was hard for me as I get very red in my face and I can feel me turning colors but I put my mind up to it that I had to do it for my future. Some places are easier than others and some crowds are easier to speak to than others.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
18 Aug 19
Some people say that focusing on one person when you are speaking and eventually you will overcome it. If I could do it anyone can.
@Arunjack243 (311)
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9 Apr 18
Start by practice singing infront of a mirror. Then move on to speaking infront of mirror. Practice, ,practice, practice a lot. You do anything BT repeating and correcting the errors
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@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
9 Apr 18
Sadly i am not anymore. when i was younger, i can speak in front of them. I can do emceeing or anything of that kind. I became the best speaker in my argumentation and debate class.But years gone by, i trod a different path and i never have the chance to do it again. Now i don't want the feeling of speaking again in front of a crowd. I wish i never stopped doing something that i do like. Because it is never easy to do it again..
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@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
10 Apr 18
@Arunjack243 how i wish i never stop the things that i love to do.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
9 Apr 18
I feel uncomfortable when I speak in front of many people, except for my students.lol
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
9 Apr 18
@Arunjack243 Speaking in front of students is different from speaking in front of grown- ups. lol
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@Arunjack243 (311)
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9 Apr 18
Are you a teacher? If yes, then why you have to fear? You have some experience in that
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@Hannihar (129980)
• Israel
9 Apr 18
@Arunjack243
I hate to speak in front of an audience. I am more of a one on one person.
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@Hannihar (129980)
• Israel
9 Apr 18
@Arunjack243
Thanks and I have heard of Dale Carnegie.
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@Arunjack243 (311)
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9 Apr 18
I recommend you read "The art of public speaking" by Dale Carnegie. This book is my first start to public speaking
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@GooglePlus (3837)
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9 Apr 18
Well In beginning it takes courage to start but once you completed 2 lines positively. Then you get the flow and you won't face any issue. Similarly it takes a while to get settle. But once settled I I don't have problem. 
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@Arunjack243 (311)
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9 Apr 18
You're correct. But even if you have the courage, you can face sound issues.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
4 Aug 19
You are right as the feeling of the audience can really help you or ruin it for you.
@Arunjack243 (311)
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9 Apr 18
Glad to know many people without public fear?
By the way, I'm from South part of India.
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@Shivram59 (32341)
• India
9 Apr 18
@Arunjack243 I rarely speak before an audience and only when it becomes indispensable.I have to muster a lot of courage for it.
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@Arunjack243 (311)
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9 Apr 18
Practice and Practice well. Like I see in TED talks, that we can learn anything in 20 hours.
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@Shivram59 (32341)
• India
10 Apr 18
@Arunjack243 Is it so? Can we adopt a habit in only 20 hours?Is is possible??
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
9 Apr 18
I used to have social anxiety and speaking in public was my worst fear, but working in call centres, studying acting and speaking with the Toastmasters, I have overcome my social anxiety and am now comfortable with speaking in public.
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@Arunjack243 (311)
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9 Apr 18
Good to hear people overcome public fear.You're great.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
18 Aug 19
Good for you @Starmaiden. Looking back it was really silly that I was so afraid of doing it.
@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
9 Apr 18
I made my first public speech when I graduated from elementary, it's a valedictory address, I just memorized it, my teacher made it, I was happy because I delivered it successfully..
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@Arunjack243 (311)
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9 Apr 18
That's good, keep going. Level up by speaking to a very large group
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@Arunjack243 (311)
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9 Apr 18
It's what we choose to overcome that fear. Don't worry, you can too by practice
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@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
9 Apr 18
I honestly feel better speaking in front of a crowd than talking to a small group of people. But I know that most of the time I won't see that big group again if I am to make a fool of myself. But speaking in front of a small group, I will probably have to see those people again and if I make a mistake or something I can I always feel them saying something or judging me. I am an introvert, so people exhaust me in general, but I actually like speaking in front of crowds.
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@Arunjack243 (311)
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9 Apr 18
I had the same feeling too. It can be eliminated by repeating and correcting the mistake
@Arunjack243 (311)
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9 Apr 18
The art of public speaking by Dale Carnegie is my first start in public speaking.
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