For other uses, see Rabbi (disambiguation). In Judaism, a rabbi /ËrÃ¦baÉª/ is a teacher of Torah. This title derives from the Hebrew word ×¨Ö·×Ö´Ö¼×â rabi [ËÊÃ¤bi], meaning My Master (irregular plural ×¨×× ××â rabanim [ÊÃ¤bÃ¤Ënim]), which is the way a student would address a master of Torah. The word master ×¨×â rav [ËÊÃ¤v] literally means great one.
Pretending to be someone youâre not is a major cause of wedding speech anxiety because it doesnât feel natural and deep down youâre afraid of looking stupid. Donât fill your speech with wedding âjokesâ. Amusing stories and anecdotes are always better than generic jokes.
If your doctor prescribes a medication, try it before your speaking engagement to see how it affects you. Nervousness or anxiety in certain situations is normal, and public speaking is no exception. Known as performance anxiety, other examples include stage fright, test anxiety and writer's block.