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How many times have you felt angry whit your self because you were too shy to speak up when you really wanted to have to conversation whit others person ? Are parties times for satnding in the corner and watching others chat and dance- affraid to join them ? do you listen to discussions but do not give your opinions because you think you are not smart enough ? do you wish you be friendly but dont know how? all these thougths lead to unhappy feelings.
This kind of unhappiness comes about not because other people are trying to hurt us. We make this unhappiness for ourselves. Naturally, we really dont to hurt ourselves, but often we group up thingking we are not as good as others. We are inferior everyone is better, smarter and more interesting. These hegative thougths make us shy. Why do we do this to ourselves? only a psychologyst can discover the reasons. It is interesting to note that very large numbers of people are shy. There is however good news. If we want to get rid of shyness it can be done.
We can help ourselves be rid of shyness. Nobody is perfect, and everybody has good qualities. Is it fair to pay attention to our imperfectionsand overlook our good qualities ? definitely not ! the following suggestions may be helpful in reducing shyness.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
TRUE / FALSE
Are the following statements true or false ? Circle the correct answer.
1.Not many people are shy.....is False
2.Others make us shy...is true
3.Shy people have negative thougts about themselves...is true
4.At a party, try to speak whit at least one person. This is a first step in fighting shyness. ..is true
5. Giving someone a compliment is a good why to start small talk. ..is true
6.Shyness should be kept a secret..is true
7.Every person has good qualities.. is false
8.We can quickly eliminate shyness when we decide to do that...is true
9.We can reduce shyness whit a step by step plan..is true
10.Only perfect people are not shy..is true
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