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How can i be more confident talking to people

This is an issue i face. I am have vety little self confidence and i am very quiet when talking to people and i hardly speak to people.

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Reply 1

Doflamingo

Practice talking in front of a mirror until you are happy with the way you sound. Singers and actors do it and it seems to work.

Reply 2

toonervoustotalk

Original post by Doflamingo

Practice talking in front of a mirror until you are happy with the way you sound. Singers and actors do it and it seems to work.

i have tried that for months and nothing has happened/changed

Reply 3

magnusthedog

Although certainly not a long-term solution for low confidence and self-esteem, alcohol is always a good solution for poor communication and confidence. Obviously too much will make you slur all over the place but a moderate amount can certainly make you more lucid and confident. The obvious long-term solution is practice, just get out there (i.e. a club, other social outlet) and practice your interpersonal skills. It really does matter if you make an ass of yourself the first time, confidence and inter-personal skills will come with time and success, and with success comes confidence, and vice versa.

Reply 4

Tom78

Position your head approximately six inches away from theirs and stare fixatedly without blinking. That sort of thing screams alpha male.

Reply 5

Nehemia

Set yourself a new challenge everyday. Start off by just saying 'hi' to someone, or engage in conversation with the shop assistant and then build up to bigger things.