Ask Me Elyse: Advice for a Gal That's Shy But Sweet

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Shy woman has difficulty meeting men.

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Dear Elyse,

I'm very shy and have a difficult time meeting men. I'm often at a loss for what to say when trying to maintain a conversation with guys. Often, I end up freaking out and running away from guys who are probably perfectly nice.

Yours, Shy but Sweet

 

Dear Shy but Sweet,

First, I would try and arrange to meet guys and then do activities with them. That way you are distracted by the activity and don't necessarily need to talk to them that much. In additio
n, let them do the talking. Ask them questions about themselves. Also - I would suggest that you take an Improv Comedy Class. That can help you become more comfortable interacting with strangers.

Yours, Elyse

 

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Elyse Bradshaw Seinfeld is a writer living on Long Island. She is working on her first book, Stripper on The Loose which will be coming out soon. She considers herself a student of life: from her experiences as a recruiter, a student advisor, a masseuse, a chef, a tennis professional, and a radio show booker, she has seen and lived it all! For more of Elyse's helpful tips, be sure to check out her blog, at AskMeEylse.Blogspot.com.