SPEECH ANXIETY: IMPROPER COMMUNICATION & FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

Abstract

We all are aware of two commonly used terms “ Anxiety ” & “ Communication ”, the term “ Anxiety ”, can be defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. And the term “ Communication ” can be defined as the imparting or exchanging of information by writing, speaking or using some other medium. With respect to Communication there is a type of Anxiety known as “ Speech Anxiety ” which is faced by an individual while delivering a speech on a public platform. “ Speech Anxiety ” can also be termed as “ Communication apprehension ”, “ Fear of Public Speaking ”, or just “ Plain Fear ” which is faced by the majority of people when speaking to a group of people in a formal setting. Sometimes just the thought of giving a speech makes one feel uncomfortable and those feelings manifest into physical reactions such as sweating, stuttering, flushness, and dizziness. The person often forgets what he/she is going to deliver and feels unprepared; wanting the experience to end. Vividly we have divided these groups of people into three categories namely “ Good ”, “ Average ” and “ Poor ” based on their hold of the particular language, self-confidence and speaking skills. One can reduce these experiences and deliver an effective speech with vivid information, enough self-confidence, and manage the anxiety often associated with public speaking so that he/she can improve the content and the process of delivering the speech.