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Why are so many people afraid of public speaking?

public speaking
paleozoictraveler asked:


The only reason I can think of is that they lack confidence or fear criticism. I don’t see why this should hinder them, though, since criticism is a generally a good thing. If so many people lack confidence, then is the matter cultural and not personal?

Why are so many people afraid of public speaking?

public speaking
paleozoictraveler asked:


The only reason I can think of is that they lack confidence or fear criticism. I don’t see why this should hinder them, though, since criticism is a generally a good thing. If so many people lack confidence, then is the matter cultural and not personal?