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paul reidMany of us wish we were one of those people who walked into a room and had friends-to-be flock to them.
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Marqs ShortEveryone is just as shy as you are.
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Everyone is just as shy as you are.
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Some have learnt to hide it a little bit better or simply ignore it, but every one of us has the same fears and self-doubts.
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Introduce Yourself
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Don’t Feel the Need to Qualify Yourself
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Ask More, Talk Less
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Be Generous >. I’m not talking about buying drinks or a meal, but rather being generous in your opinion
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Be Generous
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Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover
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Remember a Detail
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7) Compliment Others. I’m not suggesting you compliment someone for the sake of it, but if you genuinely like something then go ahead and tell them
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Think of Others. We hear this all the time, but it bears repeating. When in social situations, stop thinking about yourself and think about the other people there
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14 Nov 07
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1) Introduce Yourself. This sounds so basic, but many people seem afraid to do it! Say you’re standing next to someone at a party, or you’ve run into someone with a friend and they’ve forgotten to introduce you. Our little shy alter-ego tells us at this point that no one wants to know our name and we should just keep quiet. I can guarantee that a big smile and a simple “my name’s blank, what’s yours” will be all you’ll need to get the ball rolling. Do it straight away because the longer you wait the harder it will be.
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3) Ask More, Talk Less. People love to talk about themselves. It is the most interesting topic in the world. You know the best way to get people to enjoy your company? Ask the questions that let them talk about their lives. And then listen with interest. Simple as that. And if you’re worrying that you won’t have anything to ask, I heard a very socially savvy friend ask an acquaintance what fillings he liked most in his sandwiches. He was enamored with her. Trust me, you’ll think of something!
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If you’ve met someone before, remembering their name and a detail about them will be the greatest gift you can give them. This can be hard, but once you start getting control of social nerves it will become easier.
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Compliment Others. I’m not suggesting you compliment someone for the sake of it, but if you genuinely like something then go ahead and tell them! Everyone loves a compliment, they start conversations and they give people confidence.
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