Glossophobia or speech anxiety is the fear of public speaking. The word glossophobia derives from the Greek γλῶσσα glōssa, meaning tongue, and φόβος phobos, fear or dread. Some people have this specific phobia, while others may also have broader social phobia or social anxiety disorder.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 6 years ago
Just picture the audience as a bunch of football players coming to tackle you. You aren’t afraid of those.
Nachikethass about 6 years ago
Just write the cheque and forget to go! Or better still, send in a written speech for someone else to read!
Of course, as he is used to cameras, he could do a video address?
rekam Premium Member about 6 years ago
He needs to join Toastmasters .
jpayne4040 about 6 years ago
I’m thinking he should write the check and show up at the event to sign autographs. Just skip the speech.
preacherman Premium Member about 6 years ago
Judging from a recent US Senate hearing, blubbering is in.
jagedlo about 6 years ago
Glossophobia or speech anxiety is the fear of public speaking. The word glossophobia derives from the Greek γλῶσσα glōssa, meaning tongue, and φόβος phobos, fear or dread. Some people have this specific phobia, while others may also have broader social phobia or social anxiety disorder.
Daeder about 6 years ago
I thought glossophobia was the fear of missing small details.