What are some of the primary reasons people feel anxious about public speaking? Which reason resonates most with you and why?

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: The personal reasons will vary but answer should include fear of humiliation, concern about not being prepared, worry about their appearance, pressure to perform, personal insecurity, concern that the audience won’t be interested in them or the speech, lack of experience, fear of making mistakes, and an overall fear of failure. Also, a study found that men are likely to experience more anxiety than women when speaking to people from a culture different from their own. There is also evidence that being a perfectionist may be linked to increased apprehension. Finally, some people may have inherited a trait or genetic tendency to feel more anxiety than others would in any speechmaking situation.