Nervous on the phone?

Question

When it comes to talking to people on the phone I get extremely shy and nervous. Now I have to call to get my senior pictures taken, and I have to call to start drivers ed, but I CANNOT get past the nervousness...
I can just barely order pizza on the phone...
see what happens is, I get so nervous that I can't process what they're saying, so even if I hear, what's your phone number, I can't understand what they're saying...
And I also get nervous because sometimes it's hard for me to hear people on the phone so I always have to say "what?" and make them repeat themselves every other sentence and I feel like I'm stupid...

So how can I get past this?
I really need help soon because I have to schedule pics soon...
And even if I don't get past it, I'll still get it done, but I want to feel comfortable doing it...

but the weird thing is... I'm not this shy in person...

Answer 1

I have this problem too, I think it's just normal in some people. What I do is I get a piece of paper and a pen before I call, and doodle while I talk. That way I am only half focusing on both, which makes it more informal--easier to talk to the person on the phone (your doodle might not be that amazing either though...) or, take notes on that piece of paper. For example, if you're scheduling your pictures, take notes on the days and times available--answer if you can, or say you'll call them back and let them know (that way you can look them over, without having the pressure of knowing they're on the other line waiting for you to answer.)
Good luck!

Answer 2

OMG! I know how you feel, i could say the way I got over it, which sucked.. I work at a pizza place and my boss MADE me, and i am still shy but I have to face the facts that so many people embarress themselves over the phone 3 times more then I am shy, and I get so many rude people, you just have to do it, eventually itll shrug off and youll be glad the rough parts over. I still go back if I deal with a rude one but in the end they wont ever matter to me so therefore problem solved.. its really the only way at least telling you, you can do it at your own pace rather then someone telling you if you dont then find another job. Good luck with your situation, I know it is VERY hard

Answer 3

Hi, the best thing to do when you're dealing with an insecurity (which is what this can be classified as) is to "layer" yourself. You're not shy in person, because you can see the person, all of their movements and expressions. You can be sure that no one is watching or listening in most cases. But.. what you should try is to think of how you are when you're talking to someone in person and "layer" that feeling onto yourself while your on the phone. Imagine seeing the person in front of you. Slow down your thoughts, organize them,and stick to the point... "Good day, I would to schedule an appointment to take my senior pictures".

Just be brave for yourself, and it will all fall in place.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Just think how you would talk to him if you were with him,And put that feeling into words think sexy and you will be sexy,But if that don`t work then get dressed up sexy or even slutty and then try talking to him.You know it is all how you feel, you don`t see a girl that works on a call in sex line dressed in sweat.

Answer 5

One thing that works for me is to look at yourself in the mirror while you are on the phone and look at the person you see yourself as "in person" and use that "persona" that you use in person while you are on the phone. I've tried this before and it works for me. Hopefully this helps.

Answer 6

You need to talk to your parents on this matter, they can suggest you many ways to remove your nervousness and tensions.

You can also do pocket books readings as diversions, sooner all these will melow down.