Hi everyone,
So I have been attending some social events recently to hopefully make some new friends. The problem is I always feel so much pressure to speak that I end up being so nervous and not enjoying myself at the events. I don't know how to handle social situations!
Does anyone have any advice about socializing? I always feel like I'm doing the wrong thing and being awkward.
Hi Beech474
Great that you’ve been attending social events recently it’s easier said than done so good for you.
I would say try not to put yourself under too much pressure because most people like to talk about themselves and they love a good listener. So just observe and listen and when you feel comfortable give short responses.
I try to remember too that we do not appear to others how we have ourselves in our own mind, thank goodness they usually see a much better version of us. (The real one that’s so hard for us to see sometimes)
