not my forte, but i have to do it / myLot

Indonesia

June 10, 2021 9:03pm CST

Lately I have been assigned to speak in public which is not my forte. Even though it's just reading the text and it's only about 15 minutes, it's a bit but I'm always shaking which makes me sweat. I don't really like it when other people focus their eyes on me, it makes me uncomfortable.

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5 responses

Notlilie

@prinzcy (32322)

• Malaysia

11 Jun 21

Just look a bit above their eyes. It's like you're looking at them, but you're actually looking almost above their heads. Less eye contact, less nervous.

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AbdulAziz

@Emasburinong (980)

• Indonesia

11 Jun 21

little eye contact, a little nervous. Good idea, i will try it. Thanks for the advice

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May2k8

@May2k8 (18049)

• Indonesia

11 Jun 21

I understand you are nervous, when they see you then stay calm.

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AbdulAziz

@Emasburinong (980)

• Indonesia

11 Jun 21

ok, i will try to stay calm

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (57336)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

11 Jun 21

You can do it. Focus on something else, and try not to think about people watching you. If you need to, pratice with a mirrior.

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AbdulAziz

@Emasburinong (980)

• Indonesia

11 Jun 21

looks like everyone is going to pounce on me

I will try it, hopefully in the future I can do it. Thanks

aubrey

@averygirl72 (37715)

• Philippines

11 Jun 21

I get rid of my stage fright by looking at the audience and focusing on them and forgetting that they are all looking at me

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AbdulAziz

@Emasburinong (980)

• Indonesia

11 Jun 21

Everyone has a different way of dealing with stage fright. I'll give it a try, thanks for the advice

Jerr

@CuriousGab (3251)

• India

13 Jun 21

@Emasburinong This used to happened with me everytime.but later I was elected as school head and have to daily be present on stage

. I never watched anyone,the expressions of people use to make me feel more terrible. So I use to watch at a particular point and saw noone. Later when I overcame the Fear I could easily make eye contact with the audience.