Why Do People Fear Public Speaking?
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld once said that people are more afraid of public speaking than dying. Fear of embarrassment and failure while performing a speech in front of others is very common.
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Embarrassment
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The speaker worries that he will be mocked or laughed at.
Failure
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The speaker fears that the speech will not be up to the standards of the audience, or even her own.
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Physical Features
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The speaker worries that people will be disgusted by his physical appearance.
Not Properly Prepared
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The speaker worries that she didn't prepare enough for the presentation.
Being Judged
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The speaker may fear that the audience will not agree with what he says, and perhaps that their opinion of him will change.
Comparison
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The speaker may fear that the speech won't be as good as someone else's.
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Resources
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