how do you help someone get rid of their shyness?

Get a web cam!!!!

Ok,really...hang out w/people who are outgoing,it will help

Since you yourself used to be shy you would know exactly what makes a person shy away. I am very shy. I hate that. It takes forever before I open up to anyone. Those that do reach me are the ones that aren't really focused on my shyness. Those that call me on it....forget it. The people I feel relaxed around are the people that don't try to put themselves above me. I am insecure as all shy people are. I will say I am letting go more now that I'm pushing 40. Isn't that nuts?

I am a shy person and you just can't get rid of it. I wish it worked that way. You can help then build thei confidence up and introduce them around a little bit, but that person will always be shy until they feel comfortable around you or a situation.

you shouldn't try and probably won't be able to! people are shy because it is part of who they are. everyone is different because the world be a boring place if they weren't. if someone is not happy being a shy person they have probably been made to feel this way by someone. everyone should be excepted for who they are. we are all unique. that is what makes us individuals!

im a shy person too...but im beginning to learn how to get rid of shyness by simply listening to what other people say about me...accepting their compliments...and believin to myself...in that way i can also help other to overcome their shyness by simply saying what i really see to that person and encourage him/her to be what he/she is... be himself/herself and feel confident as long as u could carry your self....feel good...feel free...

Be patient..show that you are understanding and caring and wont hurt them. and again be patient. I am a shy one in many area of life. It take a bit for me to open up and I will just have to have ful trust in who I am opening up to.

si up on the stage and have them talk to abunch of people but only after she starts talking can they come in like two at a time

or have someone help

Um YOU can't change another person. That person has to change for themselves.

BE WITH PEOPLE MORE OFTEN.