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[QUOTE=Rain Man;10575899]A lot of this is practice and exposure.......
They just want to hear what you're talking about and you're just a vessel for that. So you just get up there and talk. I've found that it's best to know your material, but to not practice. Talking is much easier than reciting a memorized speech.
This. Being comfortable around crowds, public speaking, etc. for most people is a learned skill. It has a lot to do with the feedback that you receive in these situations. If you start out with low self esteem or doubts about your abilities and that shows in your demeanor then things may be awkward for you.
Maybe start small with situations that you know from experience are comfortable and work up from their. Or maybe in familiar situations such as family gatherings you have experience and knowledge of those in attendance and may simply be wanting to avoid them. Nothing wrong with that.
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