Before making a telephone call, do you ever rehearse what you are going to say? Why?

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There was a time when I was really anxious to talk to someone on phone. So, I took up a challenge named "100 days 100 people" in which I would talk to people from all walks of life whether man, woman, old or a kid on phone. I would at least talk 1 person per day. I was using the app called Goodnight app (if you were interested to know). This has led me to overcome my anxiety. Today I am confident to talk to anyone on call.

Butterflyy88 · Accepted Answer

I do, in case I say something wrong, or run out of things to say so that I have something to fall back on.  I do it before interviews too, it gives me confidence and helps me stay prepared :)

anon1903 · Accepted Answer

Telephobia. Have to use script😩

Levin · Answer

I have a bit of residual social anxiety, but I'm used to talking to people a *lot* on the phone so I'm not too bothered by it. Everything I deal with it really f-ing complicated, too, so :) I'm pretty battle hardened when it comes to customer service. I just think about whether the details are straight in my head before I call so I can do a good job and the essence of what I'd say. I try not to rehearse too much though.

Mogtar · Answer

Mogtar just do it. Mogtar always found that preparing in advance makes you try to hard when the time comes. Mogtar's style is getting comfortable with improvisation. If Mogtar was lead actor in a play, he doesn't even need the lines. He doesn't want them. They'll make him stiff.

Little_Bumblebee · Answer

Yeah, I rehearse in my head, so I know what to say and all. I'm always worried to say the wrong thing or if I get confused and awkward. Also talking with someone I don't know over the phone makes me very nervous and... "anxious"

Rexos · Answer

I have serious anxiety issues that might stem from something deeper that I can't fix. Phone calls is something I generally avoid, and if I do have to make one I'd rehearse and as soon as the call starts I just forget everything anyway...

ItsTheNephilim · Answer

Depends on who I call. Sometimes I go completely unplanned and speak whatever comes to mind. If it's something important I might think it through but I don't think I have ever rehearsed.

Agape93 · Answer

Nope. If the call doesn’t go as planned, it’ll catch me off guard. Without a rehearsal, I can adjust and flow with it.

the_sinner · Answer

Depends who I'm talking to. If it's a casual chat with friends then nothing is required but if it's a formal call then I at least think of the points beforehand which I would be stating in that call.

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

No. Not entirely. Randomly I think about what I would say if I explained what I'm doing in my head. I get confused actually trying to do it. It's annoying, it's all perfect in my mind but irl I just go... "F*CK" (not out loud)

Sevenpointfive · Answer

interesting, i didn't know it was for that. i don't use the phone at all

Jjpayne · Answer

Sometimes yes if the call is significant. But most of the time, I dive right in

Hangry22 · Answer

Ya only for confidential calls. I don't want to spew out nonsense and give them wrong info

madgoat · Answer

It's good practice to rehearse and or write down notes in cases where you have points to get across.

OddBeMe · Answer

That’s a real syndrome. Being anxious of making a mistake on the phone. But you’re doing the right thing. Talk to as many people as possible.  I hate zoom calls and get the same anxiety.

pleasestopthis · Answer

Depends on who I'm going to call, but generally I don't.

Giggltr0nn · Answer

I used to a lot of the time, but these days I just roll with it

InferiorElegy · Answer

I used to but only do that when calling in sick now as I never answer my phone or make phone calls.

bklynbadboy1 · Answer

No I never really think about it I just say what comes naturally

andy530 · Answer

Yeah I definitely do this and sometimes before interviews and things like that

AdamPereira2 · Answer

if i was gonna ask em something yes if i just wanted to talkk i figure how to start the conversation

Zealashton · Answer

yes i do, i consult dr pepper and captian morgen

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