Can I get some vibes? (Nervous!)

Hey guys, this shouldn't be a big deal, but I'm really nervous about a press conference I have to go to this afternoon, so you could possibly spare some vibes?

I'm mostly nervous because this means acting like a "real" reporter, being aggressive and actually asking intelligent questions in front of a bunch of other local media types. This is the part of my job I hate the most, because I'm basically a pretty shy person. I do fine interviewing people one-on-one, but I hate this kind of thing.

Thanks everybody.

I'll temporarily overcome my jealousy and offer you some vibes

Yes! Many vibes to help you overcome your nervousness!!

vibes from va!!

My thoughts and prayers are with you! Good luck!

You'll do great!! lots of aggressive and intelligent question vibes coming your way!

you go sock it to 'em

Go get 'em! Walk in there like you're the next Helen Thomas, by golly!

Awww, thanks guys. I really shouldn't be this nervous. Two hours and counting, not that I'm watching the clock or anything.

You'll do great!

And if it makes you feel any better, judging from the press conferences I've seen (both national and local), you apparently don't have to be intelligent at these things. So I know you've got a leg up on 3/4 of the reporters!

Best of Luck Eileen...You'll do GREAT

Good vibes coming that way.

Funny, as a fellow reporter I've always thought press conferences are a lot easier than real interviews. You don't have to actually be prepared or have anything intelligent to ask. You can always settle for what they're telling you themselves or what other reporters ask.

Just follow what's going on and ask a question only if one pops in to mind. Relax.

Good luck!!

Vibes are heading your way, but I'm sure you'll do fine, Eileen!

Lotsa vibes, Eileen! You'll be fine.

Sending many vibes for you Eileen..I'm sure you'll be great!

Originally Posted by Ryn

Good vibes coming that way.

Funny, as a fellow reporter I've always thought press conferences are a lot easier than real interviews. You don't have to actually be prepared or have anything intelligent to ask. You can always settle for what they're telling you themselves or what other reporters ask.

Just follow what's going on and ask a question only if one pops in to mind. Relax.

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Thanks. It is nice not having to be prepared like I would for a regular interview. Guess I'm feeling more pressured than usual to ask intelligent questions because the press conference is being held in the building where I work and there's going to be a lot people (non media types) there I know, just observing.

Honestly, I'm really hoping another reporter asks what I need to, so I don't have to speak up. I'm no good at this!

I always get nervous

Someone once told me a trick to overcome it, and I will be honest it did work!

You have to look at the person ie who you are asking questions and imagine them naked or on the toilet!!!!!!! hee hee I promise you it will calm your nerves!

Good Luck