Why Do People Have ‘Stage Fright’?

Examples

1. A child gets nervous before giving a report in front of their class.
2. A musician feels shaky before playing on stage for the first time.
3. Your friend freezes when asked to introduce themselves at a party.

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See also

• Why Do People Feel ‘Anxious’ in Crowded Places?
• Why Do People Often Believe in Conspiracy Theories?
• Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
• Why Do Some People Hear Music in Their Heads?
• Why Do People Get Stressed Out by the Same Things Over and Over?

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