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jozieb0925
Double Trouble!
Member since 5/05 4358 total posts
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Josie
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Is anyone afraid to..
speak in front of a large crowd??
I have to do a reading for my cousins wedding on Sat. and for some reason, I am really nervous...I haven't spoke infront of a crowd in a while...
What do you do to relax yourself? I am thinking of taking a few shots before I go up there..
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Posted 7/19/05 1:29 PM  |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
Member since 5/05 31871 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I try to avoid it at ALL COSTS!
I really do not know how i made it through my masters program
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| Posted 7/19/05 1:32 PM |
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KaRiSsA
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Member since 5/05 4646 total posts
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KARISSA
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
Me! I would NEVER be able to do a speech. I start to loose my voice or stutter.
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| Posted 7/19/05 1:34 PM |
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jozieb0925
Double Trouble!
Member since 5/05 4358 total posts
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Josie
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
I swear..I will probably loose 10 pounds before saturday..I am so friggin scared!
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| Posted 7/19/05 1:36 PM |
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FeliciaDP
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Mommy
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
I am horrible, just HORRIBLE at public speaking.. I can make myself sick over it too... I made a speech to honor my parents at our wedding and aside from crying through most of it , I was sooo nervous about doing this the entire wedding !!
I'm sure you'll be OK , Josie... just remember it will be over soon.. good luck!
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| Posted 7/19/05 1:38 PM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
Member since 5/05 31871 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
If it were me i would just focus on the words and not look
AND practice it a billion times!
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| Posted 7/19/05 1:41 PM |
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LadyMaravilla
Fall Is Here
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Sonia
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
Nope...when I was in high school public speaking was a big thing.
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| Posted 7/19/05 1:42 PM |
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Kate
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Member since 5/05 7557 total posts
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Kate
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
Take lots of deep breaths, try not to read too fast, and a couple of shots beforehand should help, too. Good luck! 
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| Posted 7/19/05 1:43 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
Nope... I actually like it, and I was able to give a speech at my college graduation - it was awesome!
I have no advice, but I say just pretend that there is no one else there if you can....like you are practicing at home.
Message edited 7/19/2005 1:44:31 PM.
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| Posted 7/19/05 1:43 PM |
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jozieb0925
Double Trouble!
Member since 5/05 4358 total posts
Name:
Josie
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
Posted by FeliciaDP
I am horrible, just HORRIBLE at public speaking.. I can make myself sick over it too... I made a speech to honor my parents at our wedding and aside from crying through most of it , I was sooo nervous about doing this the entire wedding !!
I'm sure you'll be OK , Josie... just remember it will be over soon.. good luck!
I know. I get so emotional too..I think it's just a reading from the bible..so I don't think I will start crying..I hope!!!
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| Posted 7/19/05 1:46 PM |
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jozieb0925
Double Trouble!
Member since 5/05 4358 total posts
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Josie
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
Posted by Redhead
If it were me i would just focus on the words and not look
AND practice it a billion times!
I wanted to practice it a billion times starting this week..I even spoke to my cousin last night and was going to ask her for the reading..but, I didn't..I could just see her thinking, "what freak needs to practice a bible reading one week in advance..? I also didn't want her to stress that I wasn't going to do a good job....you know how brides get! ughhhhh..so I guess I will have to wait until Friday (the rehersal dinner) to find out what I'm reading..
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| Posted 7/19/05 1:51 PM |
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Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
Member since 5/05 22334 total posts
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Professional Aunts No Kids
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
I was until i joined a Toastmasters club at my previous company. It really helped me get the confidence to speak in front of a crowd. 
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| Posted 7/19/05 1:53 PM |
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jozieb0925
Double Trouble!
Member since 5/05 4358 total posts
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Josie
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
Posted by Lisa
I was until i joined a Toastmasters club at my previous company. It really helped me get the confidence to speak in front of a crowd.
That's great!
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| Posted 7/19/05 1:57 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
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Donna
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
ME! I have dropped out of my needed Communications class like 4 times now 
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| Posted 7/19/05 6:04 PM |
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Moehick
Ready for the sun!
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Properly perfect™
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
Not me...I don't think about it, just go up there and do it!
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| Posted 7/19/05 6:09 PM |
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dld4e
I ♥ my boys!
Member since 5/05 4461 total posts
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DJ
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
I use to be. Not now since I interview people all the time for new positions.
I also took a public speaking course in college which helped a lot!
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| Posted 7/19/05 6:52 PM |
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Kotka
Mom to two boys :)
Member since 5/05 3384 total posts
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Jola
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
Totally ME...
I've done it before but I can't speak clearly..
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| Posted 7/20/05 10:35 AM |
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mskimmy98
My twins are one!!!
Member since 5/05 2540 total posts
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Kimberly
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
ME ME ME ME... This is my biggest fear in life..
I do not and will not do any kind of public speaking..
I am getting nervous right now of the thought that you have to do this on Saturday.. Sorry I don't think I made you feel any better but good luck
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| Posted 7/20/05 10:41 AM |
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WoodIAm
My Boys!
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JoAnne
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
I hate doing it! The thought of it makes me sick to my stomach. In High School, we alwasy had to memorize Sheakspear and recite it in front of the class. I always opted for the "F" for that project.
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| Posted 7/20/05 11:25 AM |
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leighla
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Lauren
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Re: Is anyone afraid to..
My job is to speak to large groups. I'm one of those freaky people that actually likes it!!
This may sound weird, but I find that if I'm feeling nervous I "Fake" confidence. I act like it's not bothering me at all and that I'll be the best speaker ever. A lot of times that brings on the real confidence.
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| Posted 7/20/05 11:40 AM |
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