How can I stop being so shy?

Question

I have a problem talking and introducing myself to people I just meet. How can I get over this? What are some good ways to talk to people to get a good conversation going?

Answer 1

Well just force yourself to talk to people and eventually you'll get over it and be comfortable talking to new people.

You just have to get out there and do it!

Answer 2

I have had this problem before. I just started being myself around people, and started not caring what people thought or said about me. Once I got to know more people, my shyness started going away, and I had more confidence. I got to the point where I could burst out in random dance moves, and no one really cared. They thought it was funny. After all of this worrying that I had done, I learned that people would except me for who I was. :]]

Answer 3

talk to one person you feel comfortable with--then get more people with whom you feel comfortable with--and then, you'll get used to it

Answer 4

say that you like chinese food. evry one likes chinese food

Answer 5

dont think do it,

Hi how are you i am "blank"

Good i am "whatever"

So are you new here? whats your life story, do you like potatoes, hey look at that guy, ha ha ha,  

Answer 6

just talk to people i dont know but i have to take a dump.

Answer 7

I was PAINFULLY shy when I was young...

I was afraid of what people thought of me.

I FINALLY THOUGHT... I don't care what people think of me anymore... and was able to talk / interact with them.

I still get into some situations where my shyness comes out but most people would never know I am inside shy.

People really like to talk about themselves and their ideas... so you can talk to them

I was wondering what your opinion was on this / that.

THEN BE WILLING TO LISTEN.

good luck  

Answer 8

Just dont focus to much on impressing the other person. Try to have a casual talk. And dont prolong your talk if you realize you have nothing to say or you feel that the converation is getting boring or awkward. Say bye and leave (in a nice way).

Answer 9

That's a fairly common experience.

To get it going, ask the other person about what they like to do (movies, hobbies, sports) and when explore that.