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lil · 4210 days ago · link · · parent · post: Lil's Book of Questions: Why Is Public Speaking So Difficult?
Good point - a sleep-inducing presentation is a waste of time. Being boring is probably worse than looking stupid. Giving presentations is an act of bravery because when we stand up in front of others, we are revealing ourselves and all kinds of fears come into play. I don't think, however, that everyone in the room has contempt for you. Some of the audience will be grateful that it is not them up there speaking. Some of the audience will be generously trying to understand you, trying to figure out your message. The people that don't want to be there shouldn't be.