Dear Winifred; Nov. 26

Advice (NOT good!) column

Warning; advice given is NOT politically correct!

 

    "Dear Winifred; maybe you can help me; I have a paralyzing fear of public speaking.  If I find I'm expected to give a speech in front of a group of my colleagues (I'm an accountant), I literally get sick to my stomach with worry about it.  I know this is a common fear, but it's getting in the way of my just enjoying life; I need to be talked in off the ledge.  PLEASE help me!  Signed Terrified."

 

    

     "Dear Terrified, well, you may as well jump because I hate to tell you this but this s**t 'aint going away.  Not only are people watching and looking for any sign of weakness on your part, but they're judging you as a person.  You tell me; if they look up there and see you hemming and hawing, looking like a fire hydrant stuck open you're sweating so much, what are they going to think?  They'll be thinking, "This guy's weak, and folds like a cheap tent!"  I will recommend one thing you can try that I've heard works; when you're up there in front of everyone, picture yourself in your underwear.  See if that doesn't help.  Winifred."  

Reviews

[Marie]

THis is the most discouraging advice I've ever read. I wonder why people keep writing to Winifred?

[Michael Stevens]

Because she answers to me, and I say more!