What happens when you have to speak in front of people?

@Hannihar (130218)
Israel
January 18, 2018 3:45am CST
I have been told to picture the audience naked. I myself do not like speaking in front of people I am a one on one person and prefer that. So, for those that do not have problems speaking in front of someone what you think about while speaking?
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danishcanadian
@danishcanadian (28953)
• Canada
18 Jan 18
I have no problems speaking, or performing music in front of an audience. I just simply pretend they are not there, and that I am in a recording studio, or something.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
18 Jan 18
danishcanadian, , thanks and those are great ideas.
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Icydoll
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
18 Jan 18
@danishcanadian that's great friend.we have to think that nobody is there infront you . that's great advice
Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
19 Jan 18
@Icydoll It is great advice.
Toni
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
18 Jan 18
I used to get scared speaking in front of too many people but over the years I have gained achievements in life that gave me confidence. That alone is enough for me not to be scared in giving speeches in from to of people.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
18 Jan 18
I am happy for you Toni.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339583)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Jan 18
I rarely have to speak in front of people but mostly I'm just keen to share something with them and I forget to be scared. I don't know when I changed from being really reluctant to speak to not minding so much.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
18 Jan 18
Judy, that is good.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (54986)
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18 Jan 18
My first stint at speaking in front of people was a disaster (I was MC at a school's graduation) - anyway I got better with time.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
18 Jan 18
Kandase, I guess practice makes perfect. Do you ever stand in front of a mirror and practice?
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (54986)
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18 Jan 18
@Hannihar A few times, yes.
Icydoll
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
18 Jan 18
@Kandae11 that's the best way to practice .my lecturer suggested that.
jaishankar
@Shivram59 (35320)
• India
18 Jan 18
@Hannihar I generally avoid speaking in front of an audience,but whenever it becomes inevitable,I think I'm alone.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
19 Jan 18
@Shivram59 You are welcome jaishankar.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
18 Jan 18
Good one jaishankar.
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jaishankar
@Shivram59 (35320)
• India
19 Jan 18
@Hannihar Thanks.
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Icydoll
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
18 Jan 18
I used to scare of speaking infront of people and I slowly overcomed it by improving my confidence levels .
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
18 Jan 18
How did you do that Icydoll?
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Icydoll
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
18 Jan 18
@Hannihar I used to speak myself standing infront of mirror . by practicing it and did it one day .I have given seminars .
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
18 Jan 18
@Icydoll Good for you Icydoll. So, you are an old pro now.
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dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
18 Jan 18
If you need to speak in front of a large gathering or group. You should not look towards your audiences, instead you should stare on something else and should continue with your speech. Hope this trick will help you to speak in front of a large gathering. I apply the same technique.
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dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
19 Jan 18
@Hannihar Glad you liked it.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
18 Jan 18
Good idea dpk.
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
18 Jan 18
I really get nervous at first but after I calm down
simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
18 Jan 18
@Hannihar Thinking nothing about what others might say about me
Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
19 Jan 18
@m_audrey6788 Good point symplyme.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
18 Jan 18
What calms you down simplyme?
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
18 Jan 18
I was given the same advice but unfortunately, it has never helped me.
Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
19 Jan 18
I am sorry Marlina.
Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
18 Jan 18
I've rarely had to do it, but I was told to just remember that everyone in front of you has to use the bathroom, the same as you
Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
19 Jan 18
Jabo, that is a good one.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Jan 18
I was taught in college to picture someone sitting on the toilet. lol. I was a teacher for my entire career, modeled, and commentated for fashion shows, so it doesn't bother me. I actually enjoy it.
DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
21 Jan 18
@Hannihar Loved it. I modeled clothes locally. I wasn't a big time fashion model. Lol!
Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
21 Jan 18
@DianneN That is great Dianne and you had fun in the process.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
19 Jan 18
Dianne, I am glad you found what you liked to do. What did you model? Did you enjoy it? Did you do fashion shows and deal with lots of designers?
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ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
19 Jan 18
when i was the contestant for oratorical contest in my senior college year, my mentor told me to imagine the audience as empty sacks or sacks of rice.
Angie
@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
18 Jan 18
I just pretend its an acing job. Get up and talk.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
18 Jan 18
andria good one.
Leiann Lynn Rose Spontaneo
@Spontaneo (14700)
• United States
18 Jan 18
Pick a person or an object to stare at in the crowd while you are talking.
Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
19 Jan 18
I have also heard that one Leiann. Good idea.
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Leiann Lynn Rose Spontaneo
@Spontaneo (14700)
• United States
20 Jan 18
@Hannihar Thank you!
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Icydoll
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
18 Jan 18
@Spontaneo yeah eye contact with the person is a must when we talk..it's also give us confidence when we speak
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