Shy people have a lot of trouble actively integrating into a group. They do not dare to participate in the conversation and try to stay in a corner and go unnoticed. Shyness can be overcome and we can all feel part of a group. We have some tricks to integrate you into group conversations.
How to overcome shyness in a group?
- Sometimes we don’t notice shyness in front of other people until we are in a group. One-on-one conversations are good for us, but when we have to participate and speak in a group of several people, things change. We become self-conscious and think that we have nothing interesting to contribute to the conversation. It is shyness doing its thing and, once again, we are willing to overcome it.
- One of the best tricks to feel integrated in a group of people is to get close to a person for whom you feel some sympathy. If the meeting is, for example, at a table, try to sit in the middle of two people and not in a corner. This way you will have more chances to start several conversations. Remember that you should always go to a group meeting armed with a big smile and accessible body language.
- Take advantage of the opportunity to intervene if the conversation revolves around topics that you master, be it current events, movies, literature or gardening. Do not think about it too much, do not let yourself be overcome by negative thoughts thinking that you are going to say something stupid, let yourself go and talk about what you dominate the most. It’s not about impressing the staff; it’s about being part of the social activity.
- In these situations, in which you find yourself fully involved in a group such as a wedding, a business lunch or a course meeting, it is important that you reinforce your self-esteem in the same way that you do in other social situations. Convince yourself that you are not inferior, you are not less than anyone and that your shyness also has its charm.
