Table 1: Cited causes of not feeling at ease when speaking in front of a large group.

Causes of not feeling at ease in
oral communication in public
% 80-20 rule
Lack of self-confidence 27% 27%
Stage fright 16% 43%
Lack of experience 15% 58%
Shyness 15% 73%
Presence and eyes of others 9% 82%
Fear of speaking in a bad way 7% 89%
Afraid of criticism and public judgments 6% 95%
Stress 5% 100%