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Journal by lithron on Tuesday September 06, 2005 @01:28PM

During Labour Day weekend the office I work in moved to another part of the building. Lots of packing, lots of heavy lifting, and now lots of lost items.

At home I've been cleaning up my room and the office/computer room. Lots of things have been trashed, and many items will be going to Freecycle'rs.

Which leads me to my current delima. I've been spending all my time packing, and moving, and cleaning instead of working on the speech that I have to give tonight at 6:00. Its the "final" speech, and we're expected to give a 10 to 12 minute speech. Except I just don't care, and I'm seriously thinking about giving a 2 to 5 minute speech and just accepting that I'm going to "fail" this speech. Even if I do fail this speech I'll still make a B in the class overall.

So why am I so worried about it? I have a B already.. anything else I do is just gravy

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That's exactly the "problem" with speeches (Score:2)

by turg ( 19864 ) * writes:

People are generally afraid of public speaking because they are afraid to fail in front of others. I suppose that having 100% chance of failure takes some of the uncertainty out of it :-) but you still don't like to look inadequate in front of the class
- Re:That's exactly the "problem" with speeches (Score:1)
  
  by lithron ( 88998 ) writes:
  
  Wow. You just correctly identified my entire situation.
  - Re:That's exactly the "problem" with speeches (Score:2)
    
    by turg ( 19864 ) * writes:
    
    The same situation as any time one person stands in front of a group.
Or perhaps.. (Score:2)

by nizo ( 81281 ) * writes:

Maybe you could give the same 5 minutes speech twice and see if anyone notices? :-)
I. Know. The ANSWER. (Score:2)

by bechthros ( 714240 ) writes:

Just talk. As. Though. You. Were. WILLIAM SHATNER. And. The. Speech. Will. Go. JUST FINE.
Never squander an opportunity to speak in public (Score:2)

by DG ( 989 ) writes:

How do you get to Carnigie Hall?

Practice.

Public speaking, like 99% of all human endevours, is a leanred skill. Learned skills are developed through practice and via no other means. Accordingly, any opportunity to practice a skill (especially if you will get feedback on it) is too precious to waste.

Public speaking (more correctly, oratory) is one of those skills that can one day save your hash. People don't necessarily make judgements on the contents of a speech, but many times they pass judgement on the del
- Re:Never squander an opportunity to speak in publi (Score:1)
  
  by lithron ( 88998 ) writes:
  
  I understand the concept. I see it in action every day where I work. I still dislike the concept though. I judge everyone (except cute girls) on what they say instead of how they present it.
  
  That being said, I made an A in the class. My last speech went flawlessly and I wasn't even prepared.

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