I have a problem of being shy around other people i dont know. what should i do?

Question

my mom always tells me to say hi to someone i dont know. my dad does sometimes too. i sont know what to say sometimes. they often ask me questions and i get scared and run off. PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Answer 1

Come on now - this is the real world. Sometimes you have to force yourself to do whatcha gotta do. You can't live in a cave when you're older so start making yourself less shy. Would you want to date a guy who was like that? So guys probably don't like that either.

Answer 2

It' Okay, I'm like that too, Well i see myself like that and a lot people think I'm nice and sweet, when i think i have social problems. You see it could be all in your head, just first start talking to some people you know and feel that you're gonna be comfortable with, You can say hi to them just to show that you are nice but just open up and talk about things you like and stuff. You'll be okay.

Answer 3

Don't do anything. It's nice to be shy. There is nothing wrong with it.

Answer 4

If it is somebody that you have been introduced to by a friend or family member than you shouldnt be scared because you know that upeople around you know them. Im like that too but just try to be more open. If you really dont know the person it is okay to be really reserved just sont run away, it is good to meet new people.

Answer 5

well firstly try asking the question in the correct category.. (unless you are a royal) ;)

Anyway, since you asked... just remember the other person would most likely be just as shy as you are. people are generally amiable.. if you let them! when people first get introduced you're not expected to be best of friends reveling the inner most secrets of your being.. so you'll be safe.. just start with the little things, like name, etcc and dont let yourself back out!

But as with most problems, before they can be resolved, I'd suggest that you figure out within/for yourself what it is about being around other people that you dont know that makes you shy. you've only said what your mom and dad says, you say you get scared.. but of what? and why? ...and these people that you dont know, are they all people in general, or certain age groups, types of people?

Break the problem down, and work on it bit by bit. just believe in yourself! and give other people a chance to get to know you! Goodluck!