['When I was younger I decided to plummet down a sheer-drop water-slide. As I approached, I almost chickened-out, I was so nervous.', 'Please tell me you went through with it.  That sounds like it would have been an experience!', 'I did in the end! The people queuing behind must have been furious as I trembled and delayed. It was excellent, and terrifying!']
They've should have had similar feelings, so they should have been more understanding.
Approaching a sheer-drop water-slide.