Alonzo loves to sing in the car, in the shower, and at concerts. But he refuses to sing a solo in his church choir because being the center of attention makes him feel incredibly uncomfortable. Although he may be able to avoid singing a solo, he will likely have to speak publicly at some point. He can minimize his discomfort with being the center of attention by thinking of his speech as an opportunity to communicate with a group rather than to perform. In other words, if he were to give the best-man speech at his brother’s wedding, he’d be communicating with a group of family members and close friends rather than putting on a performance. Similarly, when giving a speech for his human communication course, he’s part of a group—nervous speakers with similar hopes of succeeding.