[Pipita]

I am the type of person that get so nervous, I actually have panic attacks before
standing in front of the class to speak about anything. There has even been a time where
I decided not to take the class at all, to avoid having to do an Oral report.

1. How do you feel when you have to do an Oral presentation/report?

2. How do you get rid of the feeling?



Wish me luck, I have one tomorrow!!!!!!!

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I wonder why this thread is in pre-college when I am in my second year of college o.O

[strawberry78]

1. How do you feel when you have to do an Oral presentation/report?
I've always hated oral presentations, I get SO unreasonably nervous.... it's really annoying. I'll be standing in front of the class and my hands and legs will shake like crazy (which is reallly embarrassing) so I usually end up rushing through it just to get it over with.

2. How do you get rid of the feeling?
Well I was told once that eating bananas actually helps calms your nerves.....
Unfortunately I don't like bananas so I can't be sure how effective it is......

Having a visual aid helps, like a powerpoint.... since that will take the focus off you.
Standing behind something like a desk also makes me feel more comfortable, I guess to hide/stop my uncontrollable shaking
Practicing before hand, to the point of having it memorized makes me feel a little more confident while presenting too.
This is just basic stuff though...


And I don't know about most people, but I'm usually too focused on my own nervousness that I never pay attention to the other people giving their own presentation.

But yeah, though I HATE giving them, I think I've gotten a little bit better somehow.
I just don't think about too much beforehand.

Oh and good luck giving your tomorrow!

[michi82]

i get all nervous too if i have a presentation in front of the class or public!!
but what my bro teach me is! look at ur audience around!!scan through them..and look for someone when you look into them you feel comfartable with!!and just start talking or do ur presentation??but dont look into their eyes too long!!move along to another than come back??
well thats what my brother does!! haha..

All the best for your presentations

[Tapi-Noodles]

1. How do you feel when you have to do an Oral presentation/report?

Umm...><" I actaully feel really happy when we have a Oral
presentation...I like speaking infront of everyone and doing
presentations...
BUT i use to hate it...

2. How do you get rid of the feeling?
When i use to hate Oral presentation i would
kept telling myself i can do it. ><" And pray..
^ i don't think im not helpful ><" sorry!
O! Try to think of funny things before going
up and kept thinking about them(makes
you less worried), until you
have to go up. Then when its your turn
take in a big breathe and 'go'
><" im not a big help sorry....

--Tapi GOOD LUCK!

[HERMIT]

Some unorthodox ideas:

Get a ventriloquist dummy and make the dummy give the presentation. It will make your oral report entertaining and the audience will focus on the dummy and not you.

Or, tape record yourself giving the presentation at home. Practice it many times until you are satisfied that you sound perfect. Then use the final draft of your tape, bring the tape player to school, and then lip synch your way through your presentation.

[karamelsutra]

i take speech this semester, so im always speaking in front of the class.

1. How do you feel when you have to do an Oral presentation/report?
i feel soooooooo nervous! i get really shakey.

2. How do you get rid of the feeling?
i breathe in deeply at least 5 times before i start.
it's not always effective though lol.

[Honsby]

1. How do you feel when you have to do an Oral presentation/report?
I usually get nervous and forget what I had planned to say. x]

2. How do you get rid of the feeling?
This one is easy. When I used to do a little modeling and had to go to auditions, I'd always get nervous before doing it. The best trick I have up my sleeve is to breath in through my nose, and out my mouth. Always settles the butterflies in my stomach long enough for me to get it over it. =]

[jaefan]

1. How do you feel when you have to do an Oral presentation/report?
I feel super super nervous.Like my palms start to sweat ridiculously and my heart feels like its going on the rollercoaster.

2. How do you get rid of the feeling?
I cant get rid of it,sadly.

and now im very nervous because my new school's grades will be mainly on project work and that means oral presentation!!!><

[angelcadex]

1. How do you feel when you have to do an Oral presentation/report?
Dude man its so not fair. My mental mindset goes COMPLETELY calm. But my body shakes and convulses >_< Especially if its cold...ho man...end of me.

2. How do you get rid of the feeling?
In my mind I'm like LDFJSF:SD CALM DOWN.


...=]

[Antz]

1. How do you feel when you have to do an Oral presentation/report?
I HATE THEMM T_T AHHHH~

2. How do you get rid of the feeling?
i guess i just think that i do this for a few minutes, and that's over. it's not the end of the world. ^^ and i breathe. haha. and just remain calm. ^^

[xstrawberry_bearx]

1. How do you feel when you have to do an Oral presentation/report?
I always get that upset butterfly in my stomache feeling everytime I have to give a report. >__<

2. How do you get rid of the feeling?
Try to remain calm and go through it with everything I want to say. @__@.

Good luck on your presentation/report! ★

[Mandu]

1. How do you feel when you have to do an Oral presentation/report?

Ah, I always get nervous, but it's not all that bad when I'm up there since I see that 70% of the class are pretty much just dozing off or thinking about something else. xD (Er. at least I try to trick myself into thinking that)


2. How do you get rid of the feeling?

I usually imagine a big smiley face at the wall in front of me lol. That's just me.. C:

[x0_saturn_0x]

1. How do you feel when you have to do an Oral presentation/report?
I used to feel insanely nervous and my heart would beat extremely fast... my hands would turn all cold and I just wished that I wouldn't have to go up to present. I hated that feeling.. man...
Now I still feel a bit nervous, but not as much as I did before.
=]

2. How do you get rid of the feeling?
Take a deep breath in and quickly run through what I'm going to say and how I'm going to say it.
Usually, if you're not fully prepared to present something, you're gonna be more nervous. But if you relax and practice lots before your presentation, chances are, you're not going to be as scared because you're more confident about what you're presenting =]
Good luck!^___^

[x_asianaddict]

when i present an oral report or something , i get scared & start to panic a little
buttah i juss try to stay calm >.< i get rid of the feeling after i finish presenting the project
PHEW .. over with & now i can head over back to my seat

[&_Bambi]

I actually really like doing oral presentations. ._.
That is if I know my class well.

[forgottenmemories]

I hate oral presentations too. But everytime I have one I would tell myself that everyone in the class must feel the same way and everyone has to do it anyway. That always calms my nerve. Good luck!

[KOALASPYXD]

i used to HATE oral presentations!
but not as much now since i had to do so many >.<
Im somewhat used to it...but still a little nervous..like my hands are shaking and i fumble with random things near me
when im up in front of the classroom presenting, i would just try not to look at the people...especially if its a speech x__x
speeches are the worst..you cant hold a paper or anything and just present empty handed, i hate those kind of presentations

well, the best thing to do is just focus on what youre doing and like everyone sed, prepare and practice a lot before the presentation ^^b

[SSONG.]

I HATE giving presentations in front of people too
and it doesn't help that I'm shy either
but I guess all I can say is practice, practice, practice whatever you're presenting
because it really helps and makes you less nervous since you know what to say.

[she-smiles]

i hate oral presentations.
my voice and body trembles a lot.
but the weird thing is, i'm really sociable and loud.
hmmm.

[xiaochingu.]

1. How do you feel when you have to do an Oral presentation/report?
BIGGEST FEAR EVER ._.
actually i'm just like you, in my english class i never raise my hand or
speak my point of views during class discussions x_x killing my participation
grade but, its so different from math, its not like theres a right or wrong answer..
and i'm always worrying about if i said a stupid point or something...shutting up is
much easier to handle =\
-BACK TO THE POINT-
when i hear the words oral presentation..my stomach starts doing flips
i just hatehate speaking in front of a public audience

2. How do you get rid of the feeling?
the thing is, if you're prepared, it will go pretty well
this year i had my first 'formal' presentation
i was so scared that i would stutter or whatever
but if you write your speech out before hand...its much easier
for me it was easier to have something to look at..and read off of
because looking at the audience the whole time is much more nerve racking
when you forget a line or get stuck..just smile .__. it helps
also..if you keep eye contact with the teacher its easier to focus..and glance at the class or
rest of the audience once in a while


good luck with your presentation! =)