Re: Shyness<3
I think I’ve read that most of our communication is non-verbal. That said…if you feel uneasy about starting a conversation with someone you don’t know…take smaller steps. Simply smile at the other person. It sends the message that you’re approachable…others pick up on it and feel more comfortable…and it can lead to a conversation. Or instead of rushing to a conversation with people you barely know…try just smiling and greeting them…even simple comments like (Have a nice break, ec). You don’t have to feel pressured to think of something to talk about…you could start it off by asking an open-ended question about something in common. Like, “How’d you do on the test”…“What did you think of the assignment/lecture, etc”…“How was your break?” If you ask questions that only require a “yes” or “no” answer…the conversation doesn’t flow as well. However if you…ask open-ended questions…the responder has to put more thought into it. So while they’re speaking, you’re listening and in the process you can venture your opinions to what they’re saying. Plus when they ask you the same question in return…you’ll have something to respond with. And it goes back and forth.