well I am kinda nervous about a speech I have to do its not long but I'm getting nervous what shall I do?
2006-06-23 15:22:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
FIrst off, make sure the speech is something you could say off the cuff so you are comfrortable speaking on the subject. It's hard to talk about something if you're familiar with it and could wing it if necessary.
Practice in front of a mirror, make sure you aren't fidgeting ro making unnecessary hand gestures.
Practice in front of family or friends. If you can laugh with them while giving the speech, it'll help break up the jitters.
THe more you speak it out loud, the better. In the end remember, you may think you'[re there to impress people, but in the end they're just people who were just as bervous as you at one time.
BREATH!!! You can do some deep breathing exercises before you go up to speak. Try not to focus on one person, but don't sweep the room either. I've never had a problem speaking in front of people, not because i'm oujtgoing as it is, but because I jsut remember that it's just people and I'm up there doing my best.
THis is my experience, but the link below could help as well.
2006-06-23 15:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, if you are prepared you won't be as nervous. PRACTICE the speech. Know the speech. Then all you have to worry about is being in front of a bunch of people. Most people who are nervous about that are nervous that they'll forget something. If you know you know it, then that is no longer a problem.
Definitely have fun. I don't mind getting up in front of people. I used to, but I realized that life is too short to be taken seriously so I stopped caring anymore. And since I enjoy making people laugh I try and be funny when I'm doing it.
I'm in the Navy Reserve and often have to get up and give training on some very boring topics that nobody really wants to hear anyway. So I just go right through it and make fun of myself or something in the material to kind of lighten the mood. It seems to make it go by faster.
Bottom line: If you're prepared, then don't worry about what other people think. You're the one you have to live with.
2006-06-23 22:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by asterisk_dot_asterisk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be really sure of what yo're saying - if you knw what you're talking about you have a great start. Most nervous people speak too quickly and too quietly and then they panic. Open your mouth wide enough to let the sound out and speak slowly so that the listeners get a chance to take in what you've said. There's some great help on web site below.
2006-06-27 03:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by batesserea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best advise that I can give you about giving a spech is to remember that that moment will not last forever. You will walk away from it and life will go on. Make sure that you are fully prepared about what you are going to talk about. That will help out the most. Practice makes perfect. Even if you have to practice it in front of your family. That will give you real life experience. Hope it helps!!!!!!
2006-06-23 22:28:29 · answer #4 · answered by cdawncoffey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice makes perfect...stand in front of a mirror and practice your speech until you are comfortable with it.
2006-06-23 22:29:05 · answer #5 · answered by dyana95 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has to talk in front of people at one point in their life.
Breathe deep, and remember that EVERYONE has to/has/had done it.
2006-06-23 22:27:15 · answer #6 · answered by rouschkateer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two suggestions: first, PREPARE!!! Second, make sure you have fun with it.
2006-06-23 22:27:44 · answer #7 · answered by daveduncan40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋