Treat other people the way they like being treated. You make a great impression by focusing on their likes, not yours.
If you shift your attention away from yourself and onto others – compassionately taking interest in their concerns – shyness may become a thing of the past.
Introverts enjoy thinking, exploring their thoughts and feelings, with a desire to be quietly introspective. Conversations are considered, and generally about ideas and concepts.
Extroverts tend to think as they speak, and are typically good at approaching new people and making social “chit chat”. Concepts don’t seem real unless they can talk about them.
An introvert is likely to enjoy time spent alone and find less reward in time spent with large groups of people. They prefer to concentrate on a single activity at a time and like to observe situations before they participate. They are more analytical before speaking.
Extroverts enjoy human interactions and are enthusiastic and talkative, taking pleasure in activities that involve large social gatherings – they tend to be energised when around other people.
Try to imagine what it’s like for someone moving to your area, facing new friends and a new school/workplace. Be the first to offer friendship.
‘Bad’ behaviour is often caused by an unfulfilled need. Addressing the need is often a much more effective strategy than addressing the behaviour.
Other people will think all sorts of things about you, and their thoughts will say more about them than they do about you.
Next time you’re worrying about what someone might think of you, ask yourself “can their thoughts really affect me?” … and then get on with whatever you want to do.