i have an oral presentation coming up and im scared?
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My guess is that every other student it also anxious about having to do the presentation. You're not alone. Also, you HAVE to do it, so you might as well make the best of it: come out with the guns blazing.
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Start your speech out with something that makes you feel more comfortable.  If you can tell a joke, or if it's appropriate to sing a song, or just tell everybody that you're nervous, that can help you relax some.  \n\nThe more you do it, the better you get at it.  But sometimes the nervous anticipation is just what you need to do an excellent job.
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4get that u r nervous !!! U need 2 build up confidence in urself and hold ur self at a high position !! Y the hell should v b nervous ...it should b the opp.person who should b affected by our persona not ourselves...Cheer up !!
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You will look more calm and collected. For myself, if I know I will be speaking, I will think through what I need to say and plot out the order I will say everything. In public speaking contests, I memorize what I am going to say until I can say it as fast as I can, that way I know I know it and won't have to worry about forgetting it. Or, I will learn information about different points I was to make and remember the order of those points, instead of trying to memorize something at the last minute. Also, if questions are asked you will feel comfortable because you know the subject.
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Public Speaking Terrifying?\n\nIn our Western culture we are so much used to criticism as kids that we believe we will be treated like this for the rest of our lives. This does not have to be that way.\n\nAs public speakers we have to prepare well for the presentation. We have to adapt the topic and the content of our presentation to the interest of our audience. Our first sentence has to get their attention.\n\nHo to get their attention?\n* We have to talk loud enough to he heard.\n* Our first sentence should be a bit provocative or funny to get the attention of our audience.\n\nExample\nFor retired people we may choose a topic like "How Can You Stretch your Retirement Income to Live in Luxury?" We can assume that there are quite a few retired people who would like to learn more how this can be done.\n\nThe first sentence after the greeting then may be, "How many of you are retired? How many of you would like to have more luxury in their life? Let's see how this could be done!" We can assume that now we have the attention of most in the audience. They want to know if and how they can live with more luxury! The speaker may give descriptions of what luxury means, a hot tub at home, cruises, vacations to the grandchildren etc.\n\nPreparations\n* I find it easiest to prepare a set of images, either slides or overhead transparencies. This way one can set up the entire presentation ahead, and when one gets distracted or is nervous, the images guide to the next sentences and what to say.\n\nPreparing details\n* I also prepare a list of the images I want to present (in case someone drops the box of slides or the stack of transparencies and thus disturbs their proper order). I make a simple sketch of each image so that I know ahead what the next image is and can state some guiding sentences. I add some key words to the list with each image so that I remember what to say under all circumstances. This makes presentations really easy!\n\nBeing on time\n* The speaker must be on time, best appear before the talk starts to make sure that everything is correctly set up and helpers know what is expected of them. Nothing is worse than keeping the audience waiting!\n\n* I take care not to go over the set time for the talk. Some people have made plans for the time after the talk and may want to leave. I want to honor their plans. A punctual ending prevents a breakup atmosphere at the end of the talk.\n\nExample\nWhen a famous speaker came to a certain city, I wanted to experience her style first hand. I traveled to the city for her evening talk and found my way to the hotel of the event. A huge room was prepared for hundreds of people to show up. I was early and sat down far in front. More and more people came finding places all over the large room. Finally it was starting time, yet, the room was only filled to a forth or fifth of its capacity. No appearance of the speaker, although it was known that she was in the hotel. A long time passed, nothing, more time passed, nothing. Finally, some helpers asked everybody in the back of the room to move to the front so that two thirds of the room could be closed off. This action took some time and when this was done there was more waiting. I wondered when I would be home having a 2-3 hour drive! Finally the "gracious lady" come fluttering in, sitting on a high chair on the stage, looking down at her audience. There was no apology for the delay! Some also knew that the one she treated as her "butler" was her partner in life and father of her son. It was known that she would appear late on purpose, as to make herself more important.\n\nWhat impression does one get from a speaker like this woman? That this speaker has a lot of issues to work out and she may not be the preferred advisor for one's own life as who she liked to represent herself. Honesty and humbleness are great virtues for a Speaker.\n\nNo absolutes\n* I see the audience as my friends and have l
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well, i'm kind of a perfectionist when it comes to things like this...i make sure know my material, and have all my note cards in order. then, about a 1/2 - an hour beforehand i start doing deep breathing and stretching...it really works. practice your speech while looking in a mirror so you can see your facial expressions...practice reciting it to friends/family and get their feedback. while you're giving your speech, focus on ppl in the audience you know, and look at them from time-to-time. if you don't have to stand at a podium, move around a bit as you give your speech. try not to say "um" a lot...it makes it sound as if you don't know your material. try to smile at specific points in your speech material...if it's appropriate. that will make you look comfortable to your audience. i'm sure you will do a great job!! best of luck.
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jus practice your speech so you know what your saying and make sure you understand it, that is the best advice to help nerves because if you do not understand what you are talking about then you are going to mess up. People say imagining the people in front of you naked is the best idea but that would just make me laugh so i suggest trying out your speech in front of friends or family first. Just don't worry to much, its only natural to be nervous. 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.
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Get ready with your speech beforehand Try giving the sppech in front of your close friends. Do formulate your strategy like what will be the beginning, the middle and lastly the conclusion. Try modulation of your voice  which sentence to speak forcefully and which in lower tone.
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Take deep breaths and relax. Pretend that there is nobody and you are just doing a presentation in your house with nobody home! WORKS ALL THE TIME FOR ME!!
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practice and know what you are going to say. The more confidentand comfortable you are, the easier it is to speak in public. \n\nremember almost everybody - even the smoothest of speakers has some anxiety when talking in public - it is only natural.
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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.
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Start by doing it in a mirror, I know sounds silly but if you can watch your self then getting up in front of others is easy.  After that, I would go with a lot of mental stuff, try to picture the crowd, and then give your speech.  Once you really feel good about that, invite some friends and family over and do it in front of them.
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Honestly there is no easy fix for this. You just have to put yourself in a situation where you have to talk. If you are really that uncomfortable with it and you are in school consider taking the dreaded speech class. It will force you to get up and talk in front of people. The best way to get over a fear like this is to tackle it. Hope that this helps and I wish you luck!
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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
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ok first thing first, youve got to be calm and composed. feeling nervous is okay. just relax and listen to the questions carefully. answer them patiently. dont hurry things up. it can mess up.
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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. \nPractice in front of a mirror, make sure you aren't fidgeting ro making unnecessary hand gestures.  \nPractice in front of family or friends.  If  you can laugh with them while giving the speech, it'll help break up the jitters.\nTHe 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.\nBREATH!!!  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.\nTHis is my experience, but the link below could help as well.