public speaking... how good are u?

Question

and if ur really good at it how do u do it without going red?
and if u suck at it what's goint thru ur mind at the
time?

Answer 1

I'm a pretty confident public speaker. My advice is: Be comfortable with your speech, if you completely understand what you're saying, you will not blush much.If you do blush, just continue, if you just carry on and ignore your blush, your audience will too. Be confident, always remember everyone else is wrong (unless they agree with you) and you have to explain the truth to them cos they have completely the wrong end of the stick.

Answer 2

It's a question of practice, really. The first few times are always hell. Just bear in mind that the people aren't there to "see" you, but to hear what you have to say. If you've prepared well you have nothing to worry about. Talk as if you were talking to someone you know well; it may help to imagine a friend out in the audience and "speak" to them.

I've heard people say you should practice in the mirror, which I think would be more cringe-making than not. You might have someone film you for a few minutes just to make sure you don't have any repetitive gestures etc. that can distract your audience, but that might be overkill.

I was lucky, I started out as an interpreter, so I got used to being "up front"...but I was also just translating what the other person said; if they said something stupid, it wasn't me.

Think of it as being an actor; you're saying lines you've been given, and playing a part. Play it cool.

Answer 3

I'm pretty good at speaking in public.
The key is self confidence and knowing you CAN speak well in front of a crowd.
Everyone gets nervous even people that are on stage as a career.
The best thing to do is keep focused and calm.
Practise in front of mirrors and friends, what ever you do DON'T rush your speech. This messes things up, speak slowly, don't talk fast because your audience won't know what you are saying.
If you have to go in front of a class and speak, don't worry about it, everyone gets nervous, especially when you aren't familiar with the people you are speaking in front of.
Also, it helps if you remember what you are going to say and don't read off a sheet of paper, and the redness, don't worry about it, that is basically the rush of adrenaline, everyone gets it.

Answer 4

I feel that I am good at public
speaking. When I speak to
a large audience I look out
to the back of the room. By
doing this I do not get distracted
by an individuals facial
expressions or movements.
I am able to stay focused on
the topic I am discussing.
Once I have finished my
lecture then I will look at the
crowd and answer any questions.
If for any reason I am not able
to give an answer at the moment
I just respond by saying "I will have
to look into that and get back to
you on that, see me after wards
or write your question down and
a way for me to get a hold of you
thank you".
Good Luck!!!

Answer 5

When I was in secondary school 1950's to 60's a pupil would get up on stage during assembly and wish anyone who's birthday it was, a Happy Birthday. Those, whose birthday it was, had to stand up, in front of the whole school, and give an acceptance speech..
Boy was I lucky! My birthday, Oct 29th always fell during half term and I never had to reply!
It didn't stop me in later life though cos I have been a treasurer and a secretary of a youth group and I think I managed quite well.

Answer 6

I'm a very shy person, but I'm great at public speaking.

I usually try to relax myself before coming on stage / in front of many people (I talk crazy to myself, scream while biting on my handkerchief, i drink, I humm, i sing, etc).

If you wear glasses / contacts, take em off! It helped me because when I can't see the face and the mimics of those that are looking at me, I feel more relax. (i have a minus .25 and minus .75)

Feel full confident in your self, NEVER STOP TALKING, don't get stuck with EMM ,, I think, uhh ,, When you think you're almost lost, talk SLOWLY. I personally talk a little fast, because people who can recite their lines FAST, usually have a good memory of what to say and self confident. Remember, try to stall by talking slow. Once you stop, you're all screwed up.

And last, never give up and keep toning your skills because when you haven't done it after a while, you tend to become less confident and unsure of yourself. I regularly attend competition related to public speaking (be it poetry reading, story telling, news anchor) or you can join a club related to it.

Remember, don't give up.
PS: I was a computer geek back in junior high, and turned out real good now.. but still shy though.. LOL ..

Answer 7

I was obliged by my job to speak to small and large groups of people, and, believe me, I was not at all confident ! But if you know your subject, and have all the necessary facts to hand, and have prepared well, then there is usually no problem.

What you have to remember most of all is that the audience is there to listen to you. It's as simple as that.

"Witch" is partly right, partly wrong. I was never confident. In fact, in the silences, if you listened carefully, you could hear my knees knocking !

But I did practice my presentation, first with a mate at work, and later with friends. And that helped.

I used to prepare one- or two-word notes on cards, just as reminders, and the rest came from knowledge of the subject, and experience.

Believe me, if I could do it, anyone can !!!

Answer 8

I would go as red as a London bus and probably shake as well. I imagine those that are good at it are either naturally confident about talking in public or have had lots of practice. Most of it is self-confidence.

Answer 9

I'm not bad at it. I just tend to focus on the words and not speaking to qucikly. The whole thing passes in a rush, it feels like water is roaring in your ears.

The more you practice, the better you get.

Answer 10

I've got better with practise..amke-up hides the blushes and good breathing keeps me calm..acting lessons are the best way to improve the problems