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I have a presentation, Pen Pals.
I'm 11 and we have to do a presentation on how to make something. Like a craft, how to bathe a dog, How to make cookies, ect. I have already made my poster 5 safety tips, Why?, Summary, Steps, Supplies, Title Page. I made notes and got everything ready and I was actually really excited, and promised I wouldn't be scared. ( I'm making Diy rainbow roses.. As time got closer I am getting really nervous. I have a few questions
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1. Why do people get nervous as the event gets closer?
2. I was not going to do it but it is 4 test grades so it would be 6 0/F. Would you do it.
3. My class laughs at everything ( They're dirty minded) And I know I'll either laugh when I'm doing it or mess up and not win a purple ribbon ( county prize)
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I have been going on multiple pen pal site. I found some really great pen pals. We write letters and I get one from Germany, China. I know I can't trust many people online. Do you think its safe for me to have a pen pal?
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1. It is totally normal for people to get nervous before events - especially presentations. You get more nervous as the date gets closer because you get closer to doing it, but you'll feel much better when you start to get it over with.
2. I would definitely do it! You don't want to fail without even trying.
3. So what if you laugh, or mess up, or don't win a purple ribbon? It won't be the end of the world. Tons of people make mistakes when presenting - chances are, the audience won't notice, and they'll eventually forget about it if they do.
As for your pen pal question, it really depends. It's safe as long as you don't give this person any identifying information, such as where you live, your full name, any addresses, or your phone number. Don't speak to anyone who asks for inappropriate photos. If anyone makes you feel uncomfortable, tell a parent/guardian or perhaps a school official. So, as long as you use common sense, you should be safe!
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You have asked two very good questions. Lets start with the Pen Pals first.
It is very smart of you to ask is it safe to have Pen Pals over the Web. To that the answer is both yes and no. TO have a pen pal you hook up with over a social media site it may not be safe to have that person as a Pen Pal as you never really know who the person on the other end is. They may say they are your age and even send you a picture of someone who looks to be your age. In reality though they could be an adult posing as someone your age.
When communicating with someone over the web you don't know there are several don'ts.
Don't give out your last name
Don't say where you live
Don't give out your phone numbers
Don't say where you go to school.
If you really want to have a Penpal their are registered websites you can subscribe to that are more reliable in finding you someone who is actually who they say they are. In this matter trust your parents to know what is right so talk to them first.
Why do we get nervous before a presentation? The very simple answer is no matter how well prepared we are we never feel we are prepared enough and we will make a mistake that someone will catch us on. In your case your concern is the other kids will laugh at you. They laugh at you because they know you are nervous just as they are. If by laughing at you and the others that go before them to make a mistake or even breakdown and cry then maybe the teacher will call off the presentations.
I'm a salesman I make presentations every day and I'm just as nervous as you are before every presentation. I get nervous because I am never sure how my customer is going to receive my presentation not because they will laugh at me.
You sound well prepared to make your presentation. Here is a little trick to try just before you make your presentation. Take a deep breath and look out at the kids sitting there. Picture them all sitting there in their underwear, Then smile even giggle if you want I would for it will confuse them. If you're as nervous as they are why would you giggle. Then go on and give your presentation. You will do just fine I am confident in that.
You just need make sure you show them that you're confident. Try the little trick I suggest and show then you're not as nervous as they think you are and they will be too busy wondering why you're not nervous to tease you.
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Oh how I hated presentations when I was your age cus I had social anxiety real bad. I never had a problem coming up with a good project and would have been happy doing it for the teacher one on one but in front of all the others, yeah it was hard. You don't want to risk your grade dropping just for the fear of going through it, so even though the day is getting closer, resolve to do it, no matter what and I'd have a plan in mind for exactly what I'd do when I get home to soothe my nerves or any disappointments, something that you really like alot , to treat yourself for going through with it. It won't make it any easier to do but help give you incentive to go through with it.
Pen pals are wonderful. I had penpals the old fashioned, pen and paper, snail mail way when I was younger. Where the problem comes in is when puberty hits and kids start wanting to date and be in a relationship and begin to make some foolish choices or at least not the very best ones. Long distance dating relationships are one of the worst ways to learn in your dating experience. There is always an amount of illusion to what you hear and see on line with any person when it comes to impressing some one in a relationship. As far as just friends to talk to in another country, a person can say they are around your age but be actually an adult who gets a kick out of talking to young kids or worse. on the positive side, talking to real kids in other countries, whom you have seen on SKype, its a great way to hear from someone living in another country about what life is like there, the foods, the customs, etc. so enjoy it. But be careful to not hand out any personal info.
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