how do i get over my shyness with talking to people?

Answer 1

What do you mean-explain yourself!

Answer 2

You just took the first step. I am a naturally introverted person. The only way to get over a fear is to face it. Start with small talk. Maybe you're at a bus stop, and there's someone sitting on the bench. Comment on the weather. Ask how long the wait is for the next bus. Start with simple questions. The more practice you get, the easier it will be. It doesn't mean that you still won't be naturally introverted. It just means that you will have found the strength to adapt to the situations that you feared, and that if you want to talk to someone, you will be able to.

Answer 3

You have to get out and talk to people. Start off real simple with saying hi or maybe just smiling at someone. Cause body language is talking too. Try to find some friends that will help you, or find some activities that require you to meet new people. I was really shy until I came to work at my current job, I don't recommend what I do, it required me to talk to people all day. Now I am really extroverted and talk to new people all the time. All you have to do is do it. Wish you the best of luck. PS. Don't worry what people think about you. If they are talking to you they are either interested or a captive audience. lol

Answer 4

Start by looking around while you are around other people. Look at people's faces. If they make eye contact with you, smile. If they say hi, say hi back. I found that when you do this, a lot of times you see the uncertanty on other people's faces. Not everyone will smile back. Don't take it personally. Over time, you'll find yourself saying hello to the same people. Then a how ya doing. Eventually you'll find yourself having conversations with people. This is like everything else, the more you do it the easier it will become.

Answer 5

First you need to find out WHY you are so shy; Then you need to confront the problem(which is always easier said than done).
Don't confront the shyness all at once,but do it in small steps,a little at a time.

Answer 6

Ask yourself what it is that you think they are going to do to you that's making you nervous and shy. Realise that they are hardly likely to jump up and attack you, in a normal social situation, so there's no need to really be worried. I used to be shy because I thought I'd say or do something stupid to embarrass myself, until I realised that, even if I did, it was highly unlikely that anybody other than me would remember it, and I'd probably never see any of the people who witnessed my mistake, again.
And smile! It'll make you more relaxed!
Good luck.

Answer 7

Get a job or do volunteer work where you have to talk to people. You'll get used to it quick. Always look as if you are excited and happy to see people. They respond so positively that you will be drawn into conversations with them. Just be nice and smile. People will react accordingly.

Answer 8

just throw your self out there and don't be afraid to make a fool of your self, i was wicked shy when i entered hs but i am a lot more ocnfident about myself now... i'm still not the life of the party but i don't get left out anymore.

Answer 9

Just be yourself. Think positive to yourself. You should proud to be yourself and increase your self confident. Try talk to yourself in front of the mirror then focus to yourself and imagine that u are special.

Answer 10

work at it one step at a time...try being more precise and frank...try to place more trust in people and look to friends and family for help and motivation....and remember the mantra...before approaching people just think...maybe they are shy to talk to you too...and you could actually gain great friends if you try and shed the shell...

Answer 11

just make sure that whenever your talking to one focus your eyes on them after some time you will see that nothing is there again to get fraid of