I fear to talk in front of class mates .......?
820630
GUESS WHAT....I used to be like that. Until I got to high school & we had to make speaches in frount of the class, well thats was very scarey. But this was part of our assesment in some of our subjects. When that day came that we had to make the speaches I said I didnt want to do it but the teacher made me, when I was up there I was extreamly nervous & forgot what I was going to say. I know exactly how you feel. I suppose you just have to come out of your shell & be more confident.
30025
first off if you were my child I would tell you to not talk in class,\nbut I would make an appointment and go talk to this so called teacher.\nwhat she did was much worse than what you did..\nshe is an authority figure and the students are suppose to follow her lead( learn for what she, she says and what she does )\nI can guarantee she would not like to be treated in this fashion in front of students or her teacher friends..\nyes if I were you I would think it through before you talk to her, but I would make an appointment to talk to her..\nyou can start off by saying you are sorry, this way she can't get on you...\nif this does not solve it go to her boss.
813412
Urs is a typical problem. If u dont mind, Il suggest u 1 thing. Consult a Psychiartist and get solution to ur problem. It will definitely help u. If u dont like the above suggestion, then I can suggest u a few things. First of all observe all types of conversations around u and get an idea how the people are talking (If they are ur friends or relatives, its better). Just start interacting with people by saying hi, how r u? How is ur work going on? For the people whom u dont have any conversation, just smile and say how r u? It forms a good impression to that person on u. At the same time dont talk unnecessary matters and dont make kidding. Just ask abt their future plans and a best one is u can adopt flattery also, but in a decent way. Be positive & appear positive in every word u speak. Ur postures and gestures should be good while ur speaking and u should be bold and confident enough. I think this would definitely help out u.\n\nIf u also think like that vote me as best. All the Best.
331470
I would say a diffent yesssssssss to that question without a doubt. If you are afraid to pray in front of anyone no matter who it is then you need to be asking yourself whyy? If , it is just talking in class to keep from doing your work and it would get you into trouble with the teacher(s) that would be something that you would not want to do.Praying should not be and I pray at home,in my car, and everywhere . so pray for our nation our President and pray for those in Iraq and just prayyyyyyyyyyy. Never be afraid to prayyyyyy   in front of anyone if they are offended then just tell them to hold on a minute and then pray and go back and start talking again  and you might be surprised you may get others to praying with you...... !!!
65930
Just talk to people if you don't know them but this is reality so don't go actin as if you the bomb and stuff and if your in school sign up for somethin to make friends. Warning!!!!!!:Do not go talkin to popular people because they'll make sure to embarrass you until the end of school or somethin.
280252
go somewhere u have something on common with other ppl and say hi i know ur shy but trust me i used to b shy till i made it though college and got tired of it surprisingly ppl dont mind you talking to them as long as u have something in common \n\n\noh there is some pill for it too (imagine that) but seriously its for ppl with social anxiety disorder
1011057
You'll be just fine. Talking in front of kids is different than talking in front of adults. Once you do it a few times you will get used to it. Maybe you could try observing a class, or substituting to help you get over this.
764573
First, know your material!  The more you know what you are talking about, the easier it will be to get in front of a class and talk about it.  Second, make an outline of the material, instead of taking your speech up to talk.  If you take your entire speech, then you might start reading -- thats not so good in the oral report grade category, if you're just reading.  If you need to, make index cards with each point you want to make in the report, and add a few details that you want to talk about on each card.  Third, PRACTICE!  Give your report to family members or friends -- many will be more than happy to have you practice on them!  Have them give you suggestions, and tell them to listen for "ums" and "likes".  Listen to their advice, then practice the report again, keeping those suggestions in mind.\n\nAs for getting nervous -- relax!  You are definately not the only one in the class who will be nervous to talk.  I've never found that "imagining people in their underwear" works.  Take some deep breaths before you go up, and look for good friends in the class while you are talking.  If you make eye contact with these people (don't just pick one!!) then it will be less stressful.  Good Luck!!!\n\nOne addition: Its okay to make eye contact, and teachers do not always "look mean" when listening to oral reports.  I'm a teacher myself, and the kids who do make eye contact with me do BETTER than they would if they hadn't made eye contact.
299842
ok first of all the girl , NICE OF HER HAVE SHY FEELINGS ...\n\nbut not so much ... and at ur case at school bcs of ur poor english ... dont worry about thats much bcs many dont worry about thats ...\n\nif not in ur school ...u must know thats after littel while u will know how to speak it very good ...\n\njust dont thinking much thats ...if u had mistaks in speaking it ...thats will make u silly to others ...bcs all ppl every day they learning somthing new ...\n\njust remembere thats well \n\ngood luck for u
658208
remind yourself that everyone says dumb things so there is no reason for being afraid....most people are afraid to talk in front of people because they are wondering what the people are thinking of them....everyone is not perfect
650830
The way you're going about it will even fetch you more enemies than if you had to tell the guys an outright NO.  If they eventually find out that you have a lot of them in class, they'll see you as a wayward girl which you're not.  Sit up and know what you want girl and stick to it even if it does not go down well with some. If not, you might end up being every guy's babe. I'm sure you know what that means....a bad reputation.
453808
Dont worry just be yourself and people will get to like you for you trust me last year i moved to a new school and it was scary but i made frinds in no time although this year was easier since half the class moved (there is only ten in our class 5b 5g) GOOD LUCK I HAVE FIATH IN YOU
552150
FEAR OF SPEAKING IN PUBLIC.  This was really bad - I was even afraid of interviews (that's only one person), so I guess I was afraid of strangers, especially a whole bunch of them in an audience.  Yes, I conquered it. How?  I tried just trying to relax, think of the audience as just some people similar to me (didn't work for me.)  I was a basket case, couldn't even SIT in class and take my turn reading something out loud. Tried a tranquilizer too.  You can't fool your defense mechanism, and after a couple of years I discovered that what I was afraid of was being nervous and obvious, like shaking head, hands, weak legs, hard to talk, so that made me nervous and therefore afraid.  I went to a seminar designed to bully you into ridding your fear.  Long story short, I joined a Toastmasters' Club, shook with nervousness the first time the Table Topics leader called on me to give an opinion on the day's topic, I was so embarrassed.  But I went to all the meetings, did my speaking assignments, and overall it worked great, took about a year to gain the confidence I needed.  Won some speech contests beyond the club setting, held office in the club, and even became president.  My phobia stemmed from childhood feelings of inadequacey, inferiority, being afraid whether my mother approved of what I did.  Well, we're adults now, and have to just go forward.  Yes, I'm sure I'm not still bugged by it, because I've had plenty of experience in not being afraid. But I know what you mean.  In the beginning even after successes, I'd always think, "What if I'm afraid again?"  I would think of my successes, no matter how big or small.  Then I decided, "Well, if I do, I'll just speak anyway, the nervousness will go away and not be noticeable."  I also learned that when extremely nervous, we try to hold ourselves stiff so as not to shake, especially the head and neck.  We don't breathe enough, and that makes it worse.  Long winded, aren't I?  Just wanted to help.
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it'd be a difficult task for anyone if they had to refrain from speaking to people about things at any given moment but even the best known speakers in the world had a time when they were nervous.  Since there is no way to avoid this here is what I suggest:\n\nFIrst start reading your presentation out loud to yourself, to get familar with your content the biggest fear you are likely to have is not saying the word right or stumbling and looking foolish which you don't want.  Then practice in front of a mirror, then family, then close friends.  When the time to go up to speak, take several deep breaths and plan your walk to the podium, this seems like something someone should know but when you only have it in your mind to walk up to the podium and speak people don't watch were they are going and sometimes bump into something around the area and that can be a bit embarassing.  Just remember it's just a report, speak well, let your eyes wander around the room and be cool:)
204399
calm down! it will be ok. i hate presenting too and i get really nervous and get the sweaty palms and everything. but i usually concentrate on what i have to say and hoping that i dont screw it up.hope i helped!
606778
Make an effort to learn people's names(something I'm really bad at) and greet them in the halls. Join a club, go to your school dances, be nice and helpful with everyone. Make a goal to learn 1 person's name a day. If you're really shy, start off with small conversations. Getting involved at school really helps a lot. I met so many new people when I joined my school's choir. Above all, if you're afraid, just swallow your fear and meet people. Don't wait for them to meet you. You'll eventually make some friends. Good luck!
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You don't indicate whether this anxiety occurs when you are speaking in public, in front of a large audience, or if this is an everyday occurrence which happens no matter what the situation.\n\nYou also don't indicate who these people are: Strangers?  Friends?\n\nThere are different courses of action to take depending upon your situation.\n\nIf you fear speaking to strangers and to the public, don't worry, most people share that anxiety.  The key is to remember that it's not the end of the world- your bills aren't going to multiply and your health isn't going to deteriorate if you don't speak perfectly. \n\nTake your time and slow down your speaking.  Listen to what you are saying.  If you find you are injecting what I call "verbal commas" (sounds such as "um, ah......, uh, like,) that is an indication that either you are speaking too fast, or you don't know your material.\n\nIf you don't know your material, then how can you be confident with your delivery?  Also, while making eye contact is critical, it can be very difficult to do when you have anxiety.  Simply look at random points through out the room- it will look to everyone as if you are making eye contact with everyone else. \n\nIf you have difficulty speaking with ANYONE in general conversation, there could be some underlying issues you need to uncover.  More than likely there is a confidence issue at hand.  If you don't want to seek professional help, I suggest simply remembering that no matter what you say, it's not the end of the world.  Slow down.  Breathe, and be cognisant of your body- are your muscles tightening?  If so, pause your speaking, breathe, and relax, then continue.  \n\nThere isn't a time limit when you have a conversation with a friend or a stranger, so don't feel rushed or pressed.  Also remember that no one is making any sort of character judgements about you when you speak.  It's not how you speak, it's what you say that effects your character.\n\nIf you're worried about what you say, then I again say- know what you are saying.  Don't speak if you know nothing about the subject at hand- rather, don't speak as if you have knowledge about it.  \n\nAnother technique is to ask questions- rephrase what you want to say so that others have to do the speaking, and use their answers as a base for what you will say next.\n\nInstead of saying, "I really liked that movie" and being too nervous to list your reasons why, for example, ask- "Did you like that movie?"  The ball is in the other person's court- they will answer, "Yes" or "no", and then YOU are in control- you can now ask "Why?" Then again, the ball is back in their court.  You are having a conversation without really doing much speaking. \n\nAbove all, remember that we are all capable of fear and anxiety, and we are all capable of conquering it.  Everyone has different methods; it's up to you to find yours.  You're not going to find it if you're too afraid to try.\n\nGood luck to you.