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How To Walk Past People Without Freaking Out

How To Walk Past People Without Freaking Out

Posted on 01. May, 2009 by admin.

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You’re taking an innocent walk in the park. It’s a beautiful day. You’re really enjoying yourself.
Suddenly, you see someone coming towards you on the sidewalk. You start to freak out inside. Immediately you get this sudden urge to cross the street or turn back, but they’ve already seen you. It would look weird.
It’s a guy [...]

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Would Being Good-Looking Cure Your Shyness?

Would Being Good-Looking Cure Your Shyness?

Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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Which of the following two types of shy person are you?

Unattractive. You don’t think anyone could possibly be physically attracted to you, and that further lowers your self esteem.
Attractive. Almost everyone of the opposite sex think you are good-looking,  looks you over, and comments on how hot/cute you are behind your back.

Are You Unattractive Or [...]

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Why Shy People Are Afraid To Wear Cool Clothes

Why Shy People Are Afraid To Wear Cool Clothes

Posted on 26. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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When an elephant is young and weak, an animal trainer ties its leg to a short wooden stake in the ground.
In the beginning, the young elephant tries to escape. It struggles against the rope that holds it in place. For several days, the rope keeps rubbing the same spot on the elephant’s leg. The rope [...]

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Sarcasm: A Guide For Shy People

Sarcasm: A Guide For Shy People

Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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Do you find yourself using sarcasm ALL THE TIME because you’re shy?
There’s a right way to use sarcasm that makes other people think you’re funny. There’s also a wrong way that makes people see you as an antisocial loser from a mile away. What’s worse is that both ways look very similar on the surface. [...]

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Is Thinking Too Much Keeping You Shy?

Is Thinking Too Much Keeping You Shy?

Posted on 23. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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You’re back in high school. The teacher you hate most has just asked you a question. Typical of her to pick the only one you don’t know the answer to.
Suddenly, your mind goes blank.
What do you do? You desperately try to think of something to say, and an awkward silence falls across the class. They’re [...]

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12 Subtle Antisocial Habits That Make You Look Insecure

12 Subtle Antisocial Habits That Make You Look Insecure

Posted on 21. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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When I was a teenager, my  parents always insisted on taking lots of photos and home videos.
I hated seeing how I acted in those days. I was always the quietest one, barely able to control my actions and reactions. Usually I thought I was a little shy, almost normal, but seeing those videos I was [...]

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