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Glossophobia

The fear of public speaking or speaking in general, which can lead to an acute awareness of one's tongue and mouth.

Examples:

  • Anna has glossophobia, which makes her hyper-aware of her tongue when she speaks in front of a crowd.
  • His glossophobia was evident when he froze, unsure of where to place his tongue during the presentation.

Awkward pause

A moment of silence that occurs when a conversation lulls, which may lead individuals to become acutely aware of their own body language and gestures, including their tongue.

Examples:

  • During the awkward pause, I felt completely self-conscious about my tongue and where to place it.
  • An awkward pause can happen in any conversation, often making people overthink their body language and tongue placement.

Self-consciousness

A heightened awareness of oneself, especially in social interactions, which can lead to discomfort and uncertainty about one's body, such as not knowing where to place the tongue.

Examples:

  • Her self-consciousness made her overly aware of her tongue while trying to engage in small talk.
  • In moments of self-consciousness, people often feel unsure about how to position their tongues or lips.

Mundane awareness

A sudden consciousness of the usually unconsidered aspects of being, which includes the placement of the tongue in one's mouth during speaking or when feeling shy.

Examples:

  • In a moment of mundane awareness, he caught himself pondering where to position his tongue while waiting to speak.
  • Such mundane awareness can often occur during social gatherings, leading to peculiar gestures like shifting one's tongue.