27 Everyday Situations That Are Excruciatingly Difficult For Shy People

I’ll just be hiding over there in that corner if you need me.

Seeing someone you know in public and trying to avoid making eye contact so you don't need to talk to them.

Seeing someone you know in public and trying to avoid making eye contact so you don't need to talk to them.

Especially awful when you're walking towards each other on the sidewalk.

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Getting into an elevator with someone you kind of know, but don't know well enough to feel comfortable talking to.

Getting into an elevator with someone you kind of know, but don't know well enough to feel comfortable talking to.

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When the phone rings unexpectedly and you have to contend with an entire conversation that you hadn't planned for.

When the phone rings unexpectedly and you have to contend with an entire conversation that you hadn't planned for.

Literally the scariest object in your whole house.

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Starting at a new school or job and being asked to provide a fun fact about yourself as an icebreaker.

Starting at a new school or job and being asked to provide a fun fact about yourself as an icebreaker.

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