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What does the term 'glossophobia' mean?
What does the term 'glossophobia' mean?
According to the text, what percentage of people suffer from glossophobia?
According to the text, what percentage of people suffer from glossophobia?
Which fear is more common than the fear of public speaking in America?
Which fear is more common than the fear of public speaking in America?
What did Warren Buffett express being terrified of?
What did Warren Buffett express being terrified of?
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According to the text, how many public speeches did Thomas Jefferson give during his eight years as President?
According to the text, how many public speeches did Thomas Jefferson give during his eight years as President?
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Who made the famous quip that 'if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy'?
Who made the famous quip that 'if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy'?
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Which famous actor had to work to overcome a stutter and become an A-List actor?
Which famous actor had to work to overcome a stutter and become an A-List actor?
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Who was described as 'literally dissolving in a lake of his own sweat' at a 2015 conference?
Who was described as 'literally dissolving in a lake of his own sweat' at a 2015 conference?
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Who had great difficulty in speaking and reading due to dyslexia as a child?
Who had great difficulty in speaking and reading due to dyslexia as a child?
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Which famous figure was told by Hollywood agents that his weird body, weird accent, and weird name would never sell any movie tickets?
Which famous figure was told by Hollywood agents that his weird body, weird accent, and weird name would never sell any movie tickets?
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Who suffered a rough childhood, including sexual abuse and the death of her baby, but was determined to make it big?
Who suffered a rough childhood, including sexual abuse and the death of her baby, but was determined to make it big?
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Who was a born stutterer but worked to overcome it and become a great public speaker?
Who was a born stutterer but worked to overcome it and become a great public speaker?
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Who had suffered emotional setbacks and was fired from her job as a news anchor for being deemed unappealing and unfit for TV?
Who had suffered emotional setbacks and was fired from her job as a news anchor for being deemed unappealing and unfit for TV?
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'Donna' is a marine biologist. What is she unsure about when it comes to speaking about marine biology?
'Donna' is a marine biologist. What is she unsure about when it comes to speaking about marine biology?
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Romeo has been invited to speak to a student assembly at the inner-city middle school he attended. What is he unsure about when it comes to organizing his thoughts?
Romeo has been invited to speak to a student assembly at the inner-city middle school he attended. What is he unsure about when it comes to organizing his thoughts?
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Dan is taking a required public speaking class. As of today, what is he unsure about when it comes to his first speech scheduled for two weeks from tomorrow?
Dan is taking a required public speaking class. As of today, what is he unsure about when it comes to his first speech scheduled for two weeks from tomorrow?
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Study Notes
Glossophobia and Public Speaking
- Glossophobia refers to the fear of public speaking.
- According to the text, a significant percentage of people suffer from glossophobia, with no exact figure provided.
Fear of Public Speaking vs. Other Fears
- In America, the fear of snakes is more common than the fear of public speaking.
Famous Personalities and Public Speaking
- Warren Buffett expressed being terrified of public speaking.
- Thomas Jefferson gave very few public speeches during his eight years as President.
- Jerry Seinfeld made the famous quip that 'if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy'.
- James Earl Jones overcame a stutter to become an A-List actor.
- The actor, Wilt Chamberlain, was described as 'literally dissolving in a lake of his own sweat' at a 2015 conference.
- Keira Knightley had great difficulty in speaking and reading due to dyslexia as a child.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger was told by Hollywood agents that his weird body, weird accent, and weird name would never sell any movie tickets.
- Oprah Winfrey suffered a rough childhood, including sexual abuse and the death of her baby, but was determined to make it big.
- Emily Blunt was a born stutterer but worked to overcome it and become a great public speaker.
- Halle Berry suffered emotional setbacks and was fired from her job as a news anchor for being deemed unappealing and unfit for TV.
Individuals and Their Public Speaking Concerns
- Donna, a marine biologist, is unsure about speaking about marine biology in a way that is engaging and easy to understand.
- Romeo is unsure about organizing his thoughts when speaking to a student assembly at the inner-city middle school he attended.
- Dan is unsure about his first speech scheduled for two weeks from tomorrow, particularly about its content and delivery.
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Learn about the term glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, and its impact on verbal communication. Discover effective presentation techniques to overcome this common phobia and improve your public speaking skills.
