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

[Hazelstar99]

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]

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 :)

[Hazelstar99]

Yeah I'm all into it. Just so that I don't miss out any point. It's better to be prepared.

[Butterflyy88]

definitely, I'm very forgetful too so it helps to stay on track too :)

[Butterflyy88]

Thanks for the MHO! :)

[fonduegirl]

Telephobia. Have to use script😩

[Hazelstar99]

It's okay... 😊

[fonduegirl]

Thanks Hazel

[fonduegirl]

Have to skip online classes for that

[Hazelstar99]

Really? Omg... how do you manage it then?

[fonduegirl]

I can't. I gave exam super anxiously😩

[Hazelstar99]

You can still ask for recorded classes if you tell the authority about your problem. Your mum can do that for you.

[fonduegirl]

The professors are kinda asshole. Mom has it tough working in hospital during quarantine

[Hazelstar99]

Really? How could they be... I wish you all the very best anon.

[fonduegirl]

Haha okay

[Levin]

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.

[Hazelstar99]

Well, you face your anxiety and overcome it. That's great!👏

[Mogtar]

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.

[Hazelstar99]

Yeah mogtar rocks! 🤘🤘

[Mogtar]

Mogtar already know that but appreciate it anyway. But Mogtar really think the whole fear of doing something, and thinking you gotta be prepared, especially for sumthing you can't be prepared for like a human conversation where you can never predict what he says, is just going to prepare you for something that won't happen... and being prepared for something that won't happen, in Mogtar's experience, is how you look like an ass.

[Hazelstar99]

I'll keep that in mind ! Thank you for Mogtar's advice.

[Little_Bumblebee]

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"

[Hazelstar99]

It's okay.. I was like that once upon a time.

[Rexos]

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...

[Hazelstar99]

It's okay you need to calm down.. and do little by little. I appreciate your effort though! 😊

[ItsTheNephilim]

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.

[Hazelstar99]

That's cool 👍👍

[Agape93]

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.

[Hazelstar99]

That's a good one! 👍👍

[Agape93]

Thank you

[Hazelstar99]

Yeah like you're amazing and I kind of like you. If I am allowed to say that. Your very welcome ❣

[Agape93]

Awww thank you you’re sweet ❤️ and of course you can say whatever you wish, I won’t be offended :)

[Hazelstar99]

Your very welcome 😊

[the_sinner]

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.

[Hazelstar99]

Yeah it's good to not to leave any point!

[Dinosaursandanime65]

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)

[Hazelstar99]

It's okay just make few points and then convey your message 😃

[Sevenpointfive]

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

[Hazelstar99]

Really? Why?

[Sevenpointfive]

my anxiety as well

[Hazelstar99]

Well no one is coming after you 🙃

[Hazelstar99]

There's nothing to be anxious about

[Sevenpointfive]

and i'd like to keep it that way lol

[Hazelstar99]

Allright as you say 😊

[Jjpayne]

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

[Hazelstar99]

You're cool! 😎

[Hangry22]

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

[Hazelstar99]

Yeah, I can totally understand that.

[OddBeMe]

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.

[Hazelstar99]

Yeah it can be scary but then we do have to remember that we all are human and we make mess. It gets better if you make a mess and your reaction to it can make you awkward or smooth.

[madgoat]

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

[Hazelstar99]

But do you do that? I still do it if I have to make any formal call or interview.

[madgoat]

Sometimes yes. My memory is not that great and it helps to have a loose script.

[pleasestopthis]

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

[Hazelstar99]

That's so cool

[Giggltr0nn]

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

[Hazelstar99]

Great! You're not awkward as I am.

[InferiorElegy]

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

[Hazelstar99]

Allright.

[bklynbadboy1]

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

[Hazelstar99]

That's good 👍

[bklynbadboy1]

What about you

[Hazelstar99]

I can talk to anyone on call.

[Hazelstar99]

Without being awkward

[bklynbadboy1]

Thats cause you have a very outgoing personality

[Hazelstar99]

Ahh.. thank you I'm still an awkward person who loves to be around people!

[bklynbadboy1]

I like that 🤣

[andy530]

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

[Hazelstar99]

Yeah same here... I do that before walking into a interview sometimes.

[AdamPereira2]

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

[Hazelstar99]

That's 👌

[Zealashton]

yes i do, i consult dr pepper and captian morgen

[Hazelstar99]

Lol... that's funny 😄

[Fuentes]

In my head so i don't forget

[Hazelstar99]

That's cool! at least you don't have awkward moments.

[JessieBellll]

Yes, I do. I plan what to say

[Hazelstar99]

That's great.. yeah it feels good to be prepared.

[Crazyguy222rt]

No.. this question sound so funny!

[Hazelstar99]

Yeah but it happens I've been on both sides. That's why I know. There was a time when I was scared of getting unknown no. calls.

[Crazyguy222rt]

Oh.. i dont know.. never have heard something like that. but i won't deny what you are saying. Is it any type of phobia/mania or what?

[Hazelstar99]

No I was just an awkward girl 🤣

[Crazyguy222rt]

Oh.. i see

[Hazelstar99]

Yeah you see the awkward girl now 🤣

[Crazyguy222rt]

Haha.. it was really funny.

[Crazyguy222rt]

You are indian too!

[Hazelstar99]

Yeah I'm. Want to eat curry?

[Crazyguy222rt]

Yeah sure with rice.

[Hazelstar99]

Ahh... then we can eat together 🤣

[Crazyguy222rt]

Ok miss chashmish. But i like to eat spicy.. you will have whistles in ear n tears in eyes.

[Hazelstar99]

Lol! I can't accompany you with that.

[Crazyguy222rt]

Haha.. ok.. do you like halwa

[Hazelstar99]

Yeah I can eat that all day!

[Hazelstar99]

Do you?

[Crazyguy222rt]

Yes... ofcourse. that's my favourite

[mrgspoter]

Lucky you, so now how about a 👽?

[Hazelstar99]

Yeah if I knew the language. I would talk to them and ask them to take me with them. Also I would take you with me.

[mrgspoter]

Oh they wouldn't take me 🤣

[Hazelstar99]

Why?

[mrgspoter]

More of a demon 😈

[Hazelstar99]

But aliens may have higher intelligence you know

[mrgspoter]

Yea exactly they might want to exterminate 🧐

[Hazelstar99]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[mrgspoter]

I'm safe here my goddess shall drown them in theyer own fear and darkness

[Anonymous]

I admit that I have done that before

[Hazelstar99]

Took the challenge or rehearse it?

[Opinion Owner]

I have rehearsed what I am going to say before calling

[Hornynowhhcdd]

Hello Hazel

[Hornynowhhcdd]

Are you angry with me? Or you don't like me

[Hazelstar99]

I don't even know you

[Hornynowhhcdd]

Yes. But you didn't reply me when I asked you to chat in jnbox

[lonewolf1999]

No i just call

[Hazelstar99]

That's 👌

[jimmy2]

Well how did you do

[Hazelstar99]

Well I talk more and more on phone. That's how I had overcome. I took 100 day 100 people challenge.

[Anonymous]

N way... never.

[Hazelstar99]

Good for you!!👍👍

[Opinion Owner]

Thanks. by the way you look really beautiful. Specy girl.

[Hazelstar99]

Aww... thank you so much. You made my day !🤣

[Opinion Owner]

Oh well... your smile made my day! Keep smiling

[Hazelstar99]

I'm blushing right now.. 🙈 thank you!!

[Opinion Owner]

Wish I had a girlfriend who looked like you 😅😋

[Hazelstar99]

You can't say that to me 🙈 Of course! you can have better than me.

[Opinion Owner]

Nah... Iol
Just like you 🤗😂

[Hazelstar99]

I'm speechless🙊 quit flirting now. Godddd!!!

[Opinion Owner]

Umm... you dislike guys flirting with you?

[Hazelstar99]

I'm bit shy I guess. If I do the flirting it's fine. The other way around... I don't know 🤣

[Opinion Owner]

Shy.. if you are shy then am sure you won't ever flirt!!!

[Hazelstar99]

I do have to think about it sometimes because you never know what's someone thinking. So, have to be little cautious.

[Opinion Owner]

I know girls are too cautious.
Ok am sorry.
Bye

[Hazelstar99]

Don't be. Thank YOU.

[Opinion Owner]

Pleasure is all mine 🙂😊
Enjoy life