Overcome Shyness And Boost Your Confidence

By LoveBug On September 19, 2007 Under Dating

Being shy can pose a problem while dating. Here are some tips to get confident for a better response from potential dates.

1) Getting The Right Posture: When standing straight, pull your stomach muscles in. Your spine would naturally align and your back is straightened. An erect posture is a sign of confidence. Practice by standing in front of a mirror.

2) Body Language: Crossing your arms while sitting or listening to another person is a sign that you are defensive and shy.

3) Eye Contact: When meeting people, it is best to look straight at them, focusing on the eyes and face. This does not mean that you are supposed to stare at their eyes all the time. If you maintain a positive attitude it reflects on your face and eyes.

4) Compliments Work: If you do not know how to start a conversation, a compliment is always acceptable. Make a truthful and personal compliment at the other person. However steer clear from the obvious body parts and instead hone in on detail. Say something that makes the other person proud such as his or her laugh, positive attitude etc.

5) Be Watchful: You can tell if the other person is interested in you by the way he or she reacts towards you. If the person is happy to continue chatting with you, their smile would get wider, they would move closer and lean towards you.

6) Take Initiative: A brief coffee or lunch usually works best for a first date. Start by talking with the new person about the activity you are both participating in and then casually ask if the person would like to get together some other time.

Shyness is appreciated by many people. But at times it can be a hindrance so try and open up, embrace the new people and feel accepted.