Our fears of public speaking result

Our fears of public speaking result not only from what we do not know or  understand  about public  communication  but also from  misconceptions (误解) and myths(错误观念) about public  interactions .Perhaps the most popular myth about public  communication  is that it is a"special"activity reserved for unusual occasions. After all,how often do you make a public speech? There are only a few special occasions during the year when an outgoing  professional  person will step onto a platform to give a public speech,and many  professional  people can count on one hand the number of speeches given in the career. This argument,of course,ignores the true nature of public  communication  and the nature of the occasions in which it occurs. When we engage with people we do not know well to solve problems,share  understanding  and opinions,advocate points of view,or seek  stimulation ,we are engaged in public speaking. Public  communication  is a familiar,daily activity that occurs in the streets,in