How SHY Are You?
Check all that apply to you or that you agree with.
You are afraid of public speaking.
You are not an assertive person.
You find it hard to talk to strangers.
You don't like to look people in the eye.
You have trouble using public restrooms.
You don't like to go shopping alone.
Being introduced to new people makes you nervous.
When you're in a group of people, it's difficult to think of what to say.
You have a lot of trouble talking to the opposite sex.
You hate to be teased.
You dread answering the door.
You haven't changed jobs in a while, because you are hate job interviews.
You can't stand people watching you.
One on one conversations make you nervous.
You don't like to ask people for help.
You dread ordering food at restaurants.
You are uncomfortable at parties, unless you know everyone well.
You don't like to talk, because you're afraid of being embarrassed by what you say.
You don't try to get to know people.
You lie or make excuses to get our of social obligations.
You've been single for long periods of time, because you're so uncomfortable with dating.
It's hard for you to act naturally around people.
You don't like to eat in front of other people.
You wish you were more outgoing, because your shyness hinders your life.
People often call you shy.
0-5 Checks - You aren't shy at all, in fact, you're probably quite outgoing.
You are comfortable in almost any social situation, no matter how difficult.
5-10 Checks - You are slightly shy, but overall, your reactions to social situations are normal.
You dread difficult social situations, but you still handle them with grace.
10-15 Checks - Although you live a pretty normal life, you tend to be a fairly shy person.
Many situations make you feel uncomfortable, and you sometimes find your shyness hindering your life.
15-20 Checks - You are a very shy person, and it has started to impact your life in a negative way.
If you can avoid human contact, you usually do. And as a result, you miss out on a lot.
20-25 Checks - You are beyond shy - you are most likely have a social phobia.
Seek help, and you'll be able to enjoy life instead of fearing it.
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