“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is
public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that seem
right? That means to the average person, if you have to go
to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the
eulogy.” – Jerry Seinfeld
Gloassophobia is the fear of speaking in public.
Speaking in public ranks number one and far behind is the fear
of heights, insects and bugs, financial problems, deep water, sickness, death,
flying, loneliness, dogs, driving/riding in a car, darkness, elevators and
escalators. Where’s the snakes and
lizards, rats, lice and bubonic plague?
So why are people afraid of speaking in public?
REJECTION.
My personal belief is the primary reason why people are
afraid to speak in public is the fear of rejection, ridicule and mocking from
other people.
People are afraid of speaking in public because of what
other people might think.
In Toastmasters, people are supported by members for trying to develop their self confidence to speak in public.
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