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[little miss trouble]

Hi, i am a very shy perosn and i want to be more talkative is there any advice or help someone could give me.

[The Morrigan]

Hey,

I'm shy myself but the best thing to do is just try and talk to people. The more you do it the easier it will be. I barely spoke to anyone other than my small group of friends last year but this year I'm much better at talking to people I don't know.

Also, depending on your age having a drink might help you come out of your shell a bit. If you're underage or are somewhere that doesn't allow alcohol then I advise against this.

I hope this helps take care

[Reverie.]

Heyy there,

I know how it feels to be shy and not very talkative, and it can make you feel a bit limited and isolated, so I think it's a good idea that you've come here to ask for some advice on this. I think a good way to make friends is to maybe hang around with some of your friends already, and then be introduced to their friends. I've found at school that by being with people who have friends other than me, I'm forced to talk to other people more, and get to be more comfortable around them that way.

Also try joining some clubs around your area or in your school. Clubs unite people with a shared interest for that subject, and also gives you something to talk about and discuss, therefore you're already socialising and coming out of your shell a bit!

Good luck!
Hollie.

[Carpe Diem]

Hey there! I used to be exactly the same and kind of still am. The one thing I'd recommened is to basically go out there and try and make small talk. Introduce yourself, get the person's name, be like 'nice to meet you,' and try to start a conversation with whatever you/that person is doing. Remember, people are almost always going to be nice to you unless you give them a reason not to be. That fear of negativity some of us have about sociallizing is purely artificial and in no means true. You just gotta go out there and talk!

[Anatidaephobia]

Hey there
I'm exactly the same as you and am really shy. What helps me is been around close friends. Then i can come out my shell and am more talkative, it also helps me to speak to new people.
As Hollie suggested joining some new clubs will help

I think the best thing you can do is just force yourself to talk to people. It will be hard and uncomfortable at first but it gets easier the more you do it and you'll find it easier to talk to people

Good luck

[snoogums]

You know what works for me? Just be super friendly . You walk around smiling and say hi to people weather you know them or not. All you gotta do is say hi. Eventually people will start to come to you and start conversations you will probably make some new friends and before you know it you won't be nearly as shy anymore. At least it worked that way for me.

[Nicole!]

You're going to have to come out of your comfort zone in order to improve this. Some people are just born shy, but you can find ways to break out of your shell a little. As others have said, just start talking to people and ease into it. Maybe bring a friend and just start talking to some strangers. I can be shy at times too, but when I have a friend with me it always helps

[little miss trouble]

Thanks for your help and what things could i talk about cause i find it hard to keep a conversation flowing and start one

[WillO'Wisp]

Just ask if you can hang out with people, just go up to people, be polite and sweet and just yourself and introduce yourself, talk about normal everyday things like the weather and if the group brings up something that interests you or you have any stories about, don't feel afraid to share it. Remember, socializing is completely fine and there's nothing to be afraid of. You don't have to be afraid to talk to people because if you're friendly, they'll be friendly and talk to you.
Be yourself and those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind, like Dr Seus said.

[Peppermint Tea.♥]

I used to feel like this, I still do to some extent. I've found that if someone talks to you, take it as an opportunity. It's amazing how many times we back off from things that could become conversations. So if someone talks to you, just talk back. I know that sounds basic, but if you do it every time, you'll be talking to loads of people.