Breaking the ice
Are you extremely afraid of being judged by others?
Are you overly self-conscious?
Do you avoid meeting new people?
Many people suffer from shyness or reticence around strangers or people they barely know. Some people seem to be excellent conversationalists and can chat up anyone around while others live in fear of having to talk to someone they don’t know.
You are not alone!!
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Here are some rules to overcome your shyness and anxiety
Give someone a compliment.
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That is a very nice sweater. Where did you get it?
That is a very nice sweater. Where did you get it?•I love your hair. Do you have a favorite salon?
I love your hair. Do you have a favorite salon?Start a general conversation but make sure you are sharing too.
•How are you?
How are you?•What do you think of this weather? I don't like when it is too hot
What do you think of this weather? I don't like when it is too hot•Have you read any good books recently?
Have you read any good books recently?Ask open ended questions.
•Do you like sports?
Do you like sports?•Where do/did you go to college? What is your favorite subject?
Where do/did you go to college? What is your favorite subject?•Do you enjoy reading?
Do you enjoy reading?Find a common ground.
•What kind of music do you listen to?
What kind of music do you listen to?•Who is your favorite movie star?
Who is your favorite movie star?•Do you like to travel?
Do you like to travel?•Have you been in other countries before?
Have you been in other countries before?Use some of these techniques to help create a great non-verbal impression.
• Smile
•Touch by shaking hands
Touch by shaking hands•Eye contact
Eye contact•Nod when the other person talks
Nod when the other person talks
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