Being shy, it's a problem?

Find yourself some ice-breakers....an excuse to talk to someone. For a place like camp or school....you could try a compliment...if you're standing next to someone with some cool jewelry or something, you could be like, "that's a cool bracelet." they'd say something like "thanks" and then you could say "i'm (fill-in name here)" Maybe you could ask about the item..."that's a really neat necklace, where did you find something like that?" Basically, it gives you a reason to start the conversation, instead of just walking up and saying hi (stuff like this works great when standing in line for things...you have a person on either side of you that's waiting too, why not chat.

If you are doing some kind of activity...like all that fun stuff they do at camps, you could ask someone for help as an ice-breaker..."hey, it looks like you've got the hang of this, could you help me out a bit? I'm stuck with (fill-in the blank)." Don't forget to introduce yourself if they agree to help you out..."Cool, thanks for the help, I'm (your name here)."

Be creative, but don't go too overboard with ice-breakers...just keep it simple...good luck.

I have to say I am anthingbut shy but I think I can help. My best friend was very shy so here is what I did to help her. when trying to talk to someone follow these steps:

1. Ask your self what the worst thing that could happen is and is it that bad.

2. Ask your self what your so scared of.

3. Think about somthing that you know you feel good about

4. If you are afraid you will say the wrong thing just start with hello my name is and when they give you theirs ask one basic question like how old they are or what they like in music and let the answer direct the conversation

Let me know how it works for you

hi am mahnoor you are shy i readed i think you should ask your self to be confedent . for e.g talk to people in the market like shop keeper saying hi or hello or have anice day this will make the other people think that you friendly and people will start talking with you and you will have nice friends .if you want to e-mail me so log on to www.maha@hotmail.com. have a nice day. keep a stiff up a lip

I am the exact same way. What I do is I look for the outcast or the person who also looks shy. They are the easiest to talk to because they feel the exact same way as you do. They are also easier to talk to than the really outgoing people.

i was exactly like you but my dasd was outgoing and everyone else in my family besides me and my mom. id talk to people i knew but if you didnt know me you probably thoughjt i was a complete loser. i met a outgoing hyper friend that made me feel i could be outgoing to. act like you will never see this person in your life so you can be as crazy as you want to be around them.then people will love you because they know your a fun cool person that they would love to hang around with. also talk to your mom and get tips from her. best of luck!

i am also shy so one day i just thru myaself in there and just started talking about anything. i got wierd looks of course but ventually youll meet someone that will get ya and like ya. just go for it. dont even think about it . sometimes thinking about it to much will kill it before it even starts.

i use to be the same way but what i think you should do is try to go to someone who looks nice and be there friend then be her friends friends so then that should help you

l'm the same way, with the exception that i like being this way

i find myself not liking most girls when i get to know them a little better

have friends, introduce you to other friends