!@#$!@#%@!^!@#!!! i just got EFFED at work!

[vash]

remember me? i am the guy that HATES public speaking. i lock up. i am decent when i have to give presentations ONLY because i take the time to learn the topic and prepare. if i do not know the topic, i am a train effen wreck.

it is 8:30 right now..in one stupid hour, i have to talk to the MEDIA! i have to give a presentation i didnt build to the bay area NEWS! i have 3 supervisors. 2 need to go to a discipline meeting..and one guy ran away like a little girl. that leaves me.

i will use what is left of any superpower to push our public relations guy into the spotlight. i will not be on camera.

is it too early to drink?

[9dreizig]

have a cocktail or three Cliff it will loosen you up!!
Seriously,, remember, just picture everyone in their underwear!!

[12own911]

and get the video to share among friends afterwards...

[HardDrive]

When in doubt, whip it out.

[Groesbeck Hurricane]

...and don't look in the mirror while picturing everyone in their underwear!


You'll do fine! Trust me, I'm a professional. (at something or another....)

[stomachmonkey]

Drink while on camera, that way if you screw it up you have an excuse.

[Noah930]

Best of luck. Just remember--you're the expert. It's not likely that those interviewing you/asking questions have more knowledge on the topic than you.

[lane912]

congratulations!
this is a public chance to show your knowledge. use it to your benefit

[futuresoptions]

Fake it till ya make it FTW!

[Burnin' oil]

Hahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!

[madmmac]

Pause 2 seconds before speaking or answering any question. Talk slooooowly.

You'll be fine.

[crustychief]

Good luck! You will be fine!

[Superman]

Originally Posted by madmmac

Pause 2 seconds before speaking or answering any question. Talk slooooowly.

You'll be fine.

This ^^^. Most nervous public speakers seem to feel like they have to fill the speaking time densely with words. Actually, the opposite is true. Audiences receive information better if you give it to them SLOWLY. They especially appreciate pauses. It lets the information sink in better. During the pause, your most recent words will reverberate in their minds. Don't vocalize the pauses. Don't say "ummmmm.....uhhhhhh....." Just remain silent until you know what you want to say next. Then say it. Slowly.

[szyzygy]

good luck

I used to be good at public speaking but have become more reticent.

I have to give a speech in a month or 2. At least I get a diploma and s few grand after though!

[Seahawk]

How did it go?

[Jim Bremner]

extra points for saying pelican parts!

[craigster59]

Make sure you're zipped up.

Start each sentence with "like" and end with "you know".

You'll do fine, break a leg.

[pwd72s]

If you don't know..make it up. It seems to work for many on posting boards.

[wdfifteen]

"I didn't do it. And if I did, I'm really, really sorry. If offended anyone in any way, I didn't mean it that way and again, I'm sorry."

[doug_porsche]

vash, is your real name Rick Perry? He seemed to choke on camera also.