Many people share a fear of public speaking. There are many reasons for this. A common reason is that the individual may not feel prepared.
I often hear that they do not feel capable and knowledgeable enough in the subject that they are talking about. Many people suffer from Social Anxiety.
This is where they fear social and new situations in general. Public speaking can be so fear-inspiring to some that they do not give a speech at all.
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