Nervous Nellie Pillows

The Return of Guarded Optimism

Gerald sensed that more than just his reputation was riding on the success of the presentation.

A pet cage wrapped in chains make the other customers in the waiting room nervous,

"You ought to do what I do—have a few belts before you meet with the old man."

Idlewild.

Another form of performance anxiety.

'How can I stop biting my nails?' - 'Always wear shoes.'

'Ouch.' 'I'm practising to see the dentist.'

Try to ask for a raise.

'Stop worrying. You're a cow. People love cows.'

"Ignore the 45,000 people. They're watching you, but they're not staring at you."

"Ok, time to go in there and nail this interview."

"Is this your first job interview, sir?"

"Anxiety? No, nothing that I've noticed out of the ordinary."

Interview anxiety

Four Types of Test-Takers...

Worry tank

'I guess my brain just started to really care about itself.'

No Immediate Danger

"How sweet, your hand is trembling."

"You go out first. Signal me if it's safe!!"

'Let's try it once without the parachute.'

Nervous Student

"Ted doesn't test well."

"It's OK vicar, Nigel's just having one of his panic attacks."

"Can I put in a claim for interview trauma compensation?"

"I don't interview well."

"And, of course, if I were to get the job and start feeling comfortable here I'd no longer need the security blanket."

"It's a simple procedure. You'll be fine – as long as no one gets sloppy."

"In a nutshell Mr. Beesley, you have hypochondria."

'Half-crazed with nerves Petey Otterloop awaits the start of the winter concert.'

We've been dating for about 30 minutes, so things are still going well. Please send over the waiter immediately, before everything goes down the toilet. Menu.

'Relax, folks, he just did that for me. When I get the hiccups, a little scare never fails to cure them.'

"You're being audited. Are you nervous?"

"I say this as a friend, Tom...we always know when you're bluffing!"