As a fresher it is quiet intimidating to face the clients, as you are not experienced enough to measure your own capability no matter how excellent you are. Thankfully we are usually not alone during the initial phase and help comes in the form of senior resource who will accompany us at that time.
My first site experience was jpl , Delhi and first day of my visit to that firm was greeted by a mallu ( you can't seem to find a place without them ) named pillai. My stay was arranged in a hotel and I was amazed to see that luxury in the name of consultation was extravagant. Food could be ordered in plenty and Room was fitted with ac that would freeze you if you don't have a remote.
Every day we were going to office for requirement-collection ( a technical jargon used in my office ) and my senior partner was in full flow talking to the users convincing about their requirements and what we can provided them to meet their requirement. I was watching in full amazement at the ease with which he was handling the clients and thoughts starting creeping whether I will also be able to do the same if I meet the clients myself ( like randbeer kapoor in rocket sing ).
Today I have great experience in consulting and there are still many things that makes me wonder , how I can go a step ahead . But I can conclude saying that practice makes a man perfect.