What makes me apprehensive about public speaking is being
able to sound conversational and comfortable during a speech. When I get nervous
I tend to begin to sound like a robot, which probably is boring for my
audience. According to our textbook, “habituation” can really help a speaker to
feel more comfortable. The repetition helps to ease anxiety. I will have to
remember this as we progress in the class. Another issue that could be caused
from not being confident during a speech is that I will not be able to pay
attention to feedback from the class. It will be important for me to be able to
calm my nerves enough to stay alert to my audience so that I can tell if I’m
not explaining something correctly or people are confused. I have always enjoyed and responded the most
to speakers that sounded just like they were talking one-on-one or to a small
group. I think this is because when a person is relaxed, you are focusing on
their content and delivery in a positive way. Hopefully I'll be able to overcome these apprehensions throughout the semester.
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