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You might try Toastmasters as well... they are incredibly effective at overcoming fear of public speaking and just being in crowds. They insist on NOTHING but positive feedback for your efforts. If you were unable to do nothing more than stand up, blush, stutter, & sit back down, the appropriate response is something along the lines: "That was great... we can tell it took a lot of courage for you to be able to do that!", and a round of genuine applause.
A simple exercise they do that will amaze you is that you have to come up with a compliment for a complete stranger in the room. Might just be "You're very good looking", or "I like your smile". Surprisingly, a forced compliment from a complete stranger still feels nice. Having done that a few times, you realise that what you compliment is less important than the fact you said it.
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