How can I stop being so shy a with my teachers?

Question

Well I am a shy person at school and I am really shy with my teachers. Like even if I need to talk to them about something I will get really nervous and put it off and find other ways around it unless I absolutely need to talk to them. Its also harder for me to talk to the teachers that walk around the class all hour and never are at their desk. Also it seems like its harder for me to talk to guy teacher ( http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsEGDurP2hwVILuq4qr9MG_sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080903124453AA9OnXy ) How can I get over this?? Thanks!!

Answer 1

shyness can be difficult but it is important for your teachers to know you.  Most teachers have a mailbox in the administrative offices.  Perhaps you can write a short note explaining that you are shy and have difficulty approaching them and perhaps ask the teacher to directly request that you stay a moment after class to break the initial ice.  Once that initial introduction is over you should hopefully be more comfortable approaching them on your own.  If not, ask that once a week if they remember to ask you to stay after class to check in to see if you need any assistance with the class.  Most teachers should be happy to do this.  Good Luck!

edit:  Make sure to note what time you have a particular teacher and where you sit in the classroom.  This will ensure they make note of you in class..

edit:  I didn't know you were in HS.  John T. is correct.  You are going to need to learn ways to deal with your anxiety around this and begin to approach authority figures.  If you cannot do this on your own, do not hesitate to get professional help.  It does work and your life will be much much easier if you learn coping mechanisms.  Good Luck!

Answer 2

I think your other one said that your in 11th grade? That means you really need to make an effort to get through this. After this year your compulsory education ends right? Your really gonna need to be able to speak to the teachers. Most teachers will probably be aware that your shy and don't want to force you into talking to them. This probably isn't helping. Make an effort to be a little less formal with teachers. I used to be like that but its important that you get out of that habit. Try just thinking about how these teachers are just people like everyone else. People tend to forget that and be slightly intimidated by them. Most teachers (and i say most) will just let you get through it if you make the effort to speak to them. Its best to start off with a teacher you really like, preferably a male one if your gonna get through this although they are generally more awkward to talk to.

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