i'm the exact same way! with my friends, i'm the craziest gal you'll ever meet, but when i'm around new people, or in a new type of situation, i tend to be very closed off and quiet. it can be hard to get over something like this. remember though, you don't need to be loud or crazy to be noticed or for people to like you or think you're outgoing! all you need is a bit more confidence. when you meet someone new for the first time, try smiling and saying a friendly hello. then you can ask them questions about themselves. make sure to make eye contact, and use their name a lot when you talk to them, because that lets people know that you've been paying attention to them.

confidence is really the key to overcoming shyness but really, it's ok if you're quiet and not loud. the loud people may be noticed more and it may seem as though they're outgoing, but they can also be very obnoxious and not well liked. after all, if you met someone for the first time, wouldn't you feel a little bit off guard if they were very loud and in your face. there's a big difference between confidence and loud, and you need to be careful not to confuse the two!

however, if you just try being friendly and interested in the new people you're meeting and you try to keep a positive attitude when you're in a new situation, i think you'll find you won't be as shy in the future!

thanks! your advice was so good! I would've rated you a 6 if a could. thank you

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