Being a shy person

[CollegeHockey]

I can straight up say that I am a decently shy person. Ive never really had problems talking to friends but I notice I have a hard time talking with new people, especially ones in my age group. Growing up, I always had best friend or a close one and I would meet new friends because of them. I notice when I play hockey that I can talk with people fine when they initiate conversation but when it comes to me initiating I cant do it, idk. Im in my first semester of community college and I know 0 people here, and pretty much just go to class, and leave, no socializing. I guess I could use some help on what to do to make friends on my own. Any other shy people feel free to contribute.

[Breakeven]

im shy girl :p and that hard to believe
i know how hard to make friends in new place "i moved alot" :p
best thing i could say try just say hey,whats up,ask random things, stuff like that

[Desuetude]

You say when you play hockey you have no trouble talking to people. Maybe you just need to find people with the same intrests as you that way you will have loads to talk about and hopefully it wont get awkward.
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/showpost.php?p=305945&postcount=1 There is a thread that tells you how to make friends if you havent seen it already.
To be honest i just think you need to get out and start up some conversations, it might be hard at first but you just need to keep practicing and remember that everyone else has to do it as well.

[Mortal Coil]

Just practice. Start a conversation in a line when you're all standing around with nothing to do, or something similar.
With practice it DOES become easier. I used to be the kind of shy person who hid behind her mother in public, and now everyone I know calls me outgoing.
Be agreeable but stay yourself. Don't change your likes or dislikes for someone, but at the same time don't impose yours on them (like force them to listen to your fave band). Be trustworthy, although I'm going to guess that you're fine with that part, you seem trustworthy.
Good Luck!

[Abyssal Echo]

I can straight up say that I am a decently shy person. Ive never really had problems talking to friends but I notice I have a hard time talking with new people, especially ones in my age group. Growing up, I always had best friend or a close one and I would meet new friends because of them. I notice when I play hockey that I can talk with people fine when they initiate conversation but when it comes to me initiating I cant do it, idk. Im in my first semester of community college and I know 0 people here, and pretty much just go to class, and leave, no socializing. I guess I could use some help on what to do to make friends on my own. Any other shy people feel free to contribute.

I'm pretty much in the same boat that you are. for some reason I have a hard time walking up to some one around my own age and either introduing myself or just starting a coversation with them. If they introduce themselves or start the conversation I do fine. but like you I can walk up to a total stranger usually older than me or an adult and start a conversation with out a problem.

[Borxar]

It can be hard sometimes, but you have to step out and meet new people and some people will initiate the conversation alot and ask questions and so use those questions to talk and ask them a similar question if it ties into what you're saying. You can also take breaks in conversation so that you dont have to build the friendship all at once if that is easier for you too. Hopefully it works out man!

[Stryker125]

Yeah I'm pretty shy too. Especially around girls.

[KarkatLuv]

You sound exactly like me in the shy department.

[Stronger]

I can straight up say that I am a decently shy person. Ive never really had problems talking to friends but I notice I have a hard time talking with new people, especially ones in my age group. Growing up, I always had best friend or a close one and I would meet new friends because of them. I notice when I play hockey that I can talk with people fine when they initiate conversation but when it comes to me initiating I cant do it, idk. Im in my first semester of community college and I know 0 people here, and pretty much just go to class, and leave, no socializing. I guess I could use some help on what to do to make friends on my own. Any other shy people feel free to contribute.

Omg are you like my lost twin or something O.o, I have this same issue, like dead on the same, maybe at school try to hook with people to study for an exam, very cheesey yes, but hey if it gets you a friends then so be it.

[Jdawg91]

Being shy isn't a problem, it's just apart of your personality which makes you an individual,im fairly shy when it comes to new experiences or challenges but eventually we can adjust and assimilate to it. ie. A new school,starting a new job or moving house or town. Just roll with it.

[momo....]

well im shy too!!!:yes:
when i got to the senior highschool test i felt like im alone bcuz everyone has friends with em but i knew im not alone :) there are this people who has no friends either but i have to do this test so i let my fear go away

[botwa]

I used to be really really shy. But as the time and life flow I became more socialized. I guess it's the matter if self-confidence. You can try a conversation from helping somebody or asking for help for example.