right on leana...yeah I used to (still do sometimes) always stay on much longer than I actually want to for that very reason.
I try to take care of myself better though now. F 'em, why do they need an explanation? You'll see them next time! Just tell the important people, like the hosts or whatnot.
But yeah, I used to be very shy and just sit there, because I was terrified of even standing up and trying to address the group or whatnot. Still get a bit nervous but I do my best to ignore it.