Help! i'm an introvert!?

Hi i used to be a really shy person, but during high school i sort of got out of my shell. but i'm still somewhat of a shy person. When i meet people for the first time, i have a hard time interacting with them. then as i get to know them better i get along really well with them. i'm trying to become less shy when i meet people for the first time, so how do i accomplish this? its like i have many things to talk about, but i don't because i feel it'd be stupid if i said it and i feel like i can't be myself because they might judge me as a weirdo or something. i guess it's because i don't want them to think i'm weird so i keep to myself until i know them better. so what should i do?

Answer:
Just talk, and don't go for weird subjects. let them take the lead of the talk.

Get a hobby, and share conversation with others that like the same hobby work together on a project.

Good luck.

ok don't worry about when people think ur a weirdo thats just negative thinking. try not to think negatively and be nice and take more risks and u'll get more rewards.

I am exactally the same why, i jus ask people a simple question like where do you work. It's ok as long as you have a smile on your face and are interested in the conversation then your cool.

You're describing me exactly. Except I haven't 'got out of my shell' yet. Even with people I know, I don't talk much, and with strangers you'd think I'm a deaf-mute. This is a problem I've thought about a lot. It helps to talk to someone you have something in common with. But that's not always possible. What do you say to the complete stranger at the family reunion who's apparently your great aunt? My advice would be, stick to 'safe' topics. The weather, what you do at work or school, how you're liking it, etc. etc. Then, once you get to be a little more comfortable with whoever you're talking to, you could start to open up on other subjects that interest you.

I understand how you feel, because I used to have that problem too when i was younger. it's really hard when you meet someone for the first time. the trick here is to know the right thing to say at the right time. Lets say for example, you meet a person for the first time, it sounds weird if you ask him about his favorite music, favorite movies all of a sudden. Just relax... observe the new friend for a few minutes. ask a few usual questions that you would ask a person you've just met (it depends on your culture). just follow the flow of your conversation...then everything will run smoothly. if you don't seem to click with him, its ok. you can't really expect to get along with everyone. Good luck!

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