What would be the most extreme way to cure me of my shyness?

Answer 1

I have to definitly agree with Ricochet. I used to be the shyest thing ever; I was homeschooled till grade 11 lol. Thank goodness i was born with a good survival instinct, I just sat back and watched the kids in my class interacting for about 2 months. I learned (as Ricochet said) that all they did was talk about what they watched on T.V., or who the hottest star is, etc. Just be relaxed, don't be afraid to smile, or use the "you" strategy ( starting a conversation with somebody based on a compliment eg. You have the most interesting purse, where'd you get it?). Again, this is just what I've learned from being a "homeschooled jungle freak" lol.

Answer 2

You don't need an extreme way of curing shyness. Read this guide to flirting with the opposite sex. It contains a lot of good advice on making conversation that is applicable regardless of whether you are talking to the opposite sex or people of your own sex.

One thing a lot of shy people suffer from is thinking that everything they say in a conversation has to be important, interesting and impressive. They have the attitude that 'unless you have something important to say, don't say anything at all'. Academic people suffer from this particularly.

In fact, the skill that is needed the most is the ability to make small-talk, just chatting about simple everyday inconsequential things like movies, fashion, food, vacations, what was on TV, friends, family, gossip about teachers/bosses, etc. There's an excellent book on it called "The Pocket Guide to Making Successful Small Talk : How to Talk to Anyone Anytime Anywhere About Anything" (see link).

Answer 3

Social Anxiety And Shyness Cure - http://tinyurl.com/Vc4su7ONes

Answer 4

Take Speech or Drama classes. Get in front of organizations, classes, volunteer to work with the infirm, anything that requires you to "interact" with others. This will force you to speak to others and in the process, realize that while it is difficult, its not as bad as you expect. So what if someone doesn't act pleased to see you or even disapproves of you, you'll learn that if someone perfect can be disliked for no apparent reason than just existing, then we as simple humans hold no hope to be liked by everyone. Get over it, we all have too as individuals and its okay. We don't have to like everyone in return, so long as we give them the respect as human beings they deserve, and that we "request" and desire back.

And its okay to ASK for that respect.

Answer 5

Run naked through a mall and stop in the Food Court..then give a speech on the writings of Leo Tolstoy... that should do it. Remember to study hard for the presentation, Tolstoy is not easy reading.

Good luck with your presentation!

Answer 6

shyness isn't something that has to be cured,
it's just who u r,
but if u want to become more outgoing, simply be friendly, talk out ur feelings

Answer 7

get used to talking, just practice on everybody, people that work in gas stations or target are easy to engage

Answer 8

buy an 8 ball and do it up

Answer 9

go up to random tourist in your town and talk to them

Answer 10

strip you naked and tie yu to a lampost with a sign saying i am trying to cure myself of being shy please talk to me !