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9 Struggles Shy People Deal With

For the ones who are a little awkward.

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Being shy is a daily struggle people deal with. You are caught in the middle of some awkward scenarios and try to rush to class every day to avoid an embarrassing moment. After all, you don't want to accidentally make a fool of yourself. So here's to all my fellow shy people out there.

1. Ordering takeout over the phone.

This is just an automatic struggle for you. Picking up the phone and dialing the number is one thing, but as soon as you hear someone say, "Hello," you find yourself instantly hanging up and praying you never have to do that again. For this reason you have a lot of friends who order food for you instead.

2. Raising your hand in class.

Raising your hand in class draws attention to you, and I mean all the attention. This rarely happens, and when it does you probably find yourself excusing yourself to run to the bathroom. It's easier because you won't be making a total fool of yourself.

3. Trying out for a sports team.

You would rather not do something that requires you to show your lack of skills. This is just an accident waiting to happen. You would rather be at home with a good book in your hands. You know what they say, there's no "I" in team.

4. Making new friends.

You can thank your social anxiety for this one. You've tried over and over to make a friend, but you often freeze in place before you can even say one word. This task is humanly impossible thanks to your shyness.

5. Having a crush on someone.

You may as well forget this one. You know before you even try that that person would never go for you. You are always liking someone you have no chance with. Sigh.

6. Getting a job interview.

This is a tough one for you. It's hard to walk into a room alone with someone you don't know and have them ask you questions about yourself. You don't usually talk to people in the first place, so this can make it hard for you to acquire a job. It puts you in too much of an awkward position.

7. Going out.

This is just too complicated for you. You would not only have to worry about what to wear, but also worry about talking to people. Sometimes you end up going with your friends just so they will shut up, but you know they will never understand.

8. Being introverted.

People don't understand you need time alone to recharge. They are always inviting you out, but your shyness always gets the best of you.

9. College dorm life.

You always have people who show up in your room unnecessarily, and prevent you from having any privacy. You can't even pee alone without someone in the stall next to you making every second stressful.

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