To some people it is natural to interact with people or strike up conversation with strangers, however, to many other persons it is a big challenge.

Before, I find it difficult talking to strangers especially when I come into a new environment. Most times, it’s not because I don’t want to, but because I fear about how they will react; how they might judge or reject me.

You have to challenge shyness and kick it out of your life. You might be introverted at heart, but that doesn’t mean you have to be shy. Shyness is a habit that can be broken, knowing this is a big first step in understanding that you can develop social skills.

Here is a summary of the article - How to Overcome Shyness and Embrace talking to People

Know Why You’re Shy
For example, do you become shy when meeting new people, interacting at a social gathering, or speaking to someone to whom you find yourself attracted? When you have a better understanding of your shyness, you can figure out the best route to overcome it.

It’s Not All About You
Shy people often overthink their behavior and responses. You’d end up obsessively mulling over everything you said or did, wondering what others think of you. Did I say something stupid? Did I say something that might seem offensive?
You have to stop over thinking about what to say, how people will react to it.

Accept it, Set up a task for yourself
A problem identified is half solved. First, set up small tasks you must do daily. For example if you work in an office, you can decide to greet everyone every morning you come to the office. The task has to be something you can easily do diligently.

Take a Public Speaking Class
This is not for everyone, but public speaking classes can be very helpful.

Learn the Art of Small Talk
Small talk is an essential part of social interaction. For shy people, it can also be really helpful for getting used to that interaction – like practice for the real thing.

Make Friends with very Social persons
Whether we like it or not friends influences us in one way or the other. You should make a few friends who are very good in interacting with people, who are very social, overtime it will rub off on you.

Source: http://nairabrains.com/2016/01/how-to-overcome-shyness-and-embrace-talking-to-people/

Girls r more shy dan guys

Cutehector:
Girls r more shy dan guys

Shyness is a general thing. Most times guys are even more shy.

Making Friends with social people is the best solution

Donvic4u:
Making Friends with social people is the best solution

It works for some people, but doesn't for others.

efigbe sile fun agbepo jor

andychukse:

It works for some people, but doesn't for others.

If that solution can work for a shy person, then nothing else can.
Cos you peers and friends are your biggest influence.

Joavid:


If that solution can work for a shy person, then nothing else can.

Cos you peers and friends are your biggest influence.

To some people, when they mingle with very social people the hide behind them and let them do all the interactions, that way they get withdrawn more. Having the friends is not just enough for them, they will have to be willing to take a step first.

andychukse:


To some people, when they mingle with very social people the hide behind them and let them do all the interactions, that way they get withdrawn more. Having the friends is not just enough for them, they will have to be willing to take a step first.

That's what am talking about.

Their friends are not just going to hang around him without influencing him and encouraging him to take a step. Infact, they don't need to do nothing, it will just happen naturally.

You can't have social friends that you roll with and still remain shy.

centyboy:
efigbe sile fun agbepo jor

Egbon, if you want the traffic come and take it

andychukse:


Egbon, if you want the traffic come and take it

no Let Me See You For Some Sections

Nice write up. Hope it helps those people wey sabi SHAME-SHY

Thumbs up @op

Alejhandro:
Nice write up. Hope it helps those people wey sabi SHAME-SHY

So the write up no help u?

andychukse:


To some people, when they mingle with very social people the hide behind them and let them do all the interactions, that way they get withdrawn more. Having the friends is not just enough for them, they will have to be willing to take a step first.

Very correct Sir. I'm introverted n shy by nature, so when I'm with shy ppl I take up d challenge n take d first step. And u wont even know I'm a shy person.

Mekus68:
Very correct Sir. I'm introverted n shy by nature, so when I'm with shy ppl I take up d challenge n take d first step. And u wont even know I'm a shy person.

What if you're with extroverts and pple who ain't shy at all?

andychukse:

What if you're with extroverts and pple who ain't shy at all?

I chip in at intervals

why shall i shy, am i not a people
even if i shall shy, shall i shy for people !!!