Is it normal that i try to write down what i wanna say before making calls

Is it normal that before making a call to someone I feel such anxiety that I want to try and write down and analyze everything I want to talk about with whoever I'm calling before making the call?

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  • I do this everytime I call someone. I hate phonecalls, you can't see the person. It's not natural.

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    • i some how share the same feelings with you on this leg of technology...

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  • It's normal, I can't really think of anything to say to that.

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  • Normal...I refer to notes all the time in professional conversations. For personal ones if there are a few things I want to make sure I remember to mention I'll make a list. Even with all that I'm still the king of the, "Oh, forgot to mention..." f/u email, lol...

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  • I will sometimes jot down 1 word for each specific topic I want to ensure we cover during the conversation; just to ensure I do not forget anything. When you rehearse, it does not come out naturally. Try just writing down a keyword to jog your memory.

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  • OMG! I do it too! I get so nervous I don't know what to say. Even with it written down, I stutter and stumble over my words. It's extremely embarrasing even knowing I will never actually meet this person.

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  • It's normal but dumb

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  • For important conversations, I use to rehearse them a little bit beforehand. I think it's normal, although now I generally just play by ear unless I know a conversation is going to be very political and I have to step carefully.

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  • Whenever I have to talk to a professional of some sort over the phone. Before I make the call, I get a little nervous too. I worry a lot of times that I'm gonna say something ridiculous. But yes, I have written down little notes to myself on how to word what I need to say and stuff. I kind of rehearse it to myself. And sometimes I even ask people if it sounds right. But I think most people wouldn't find it normal. In fact, I don't even think it's normal. But whatever, when you're nervous you sometimes do silly stuff.

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    • u r just tensed...practice relaxation techniques and calling... n think "so what if i could say something wrong" at the end of the day u r human n u have the right to commit mistakes!
      if u r calling strangers think of them as your friends!

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  • no just repeat it in ur head thats just crazy

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