Oh gosh, you speak to myself. Don't do what I did (hide under intoxication, brazen it out, wait too late to ask for help).
There's absolutely nothing wrong with being shy or feeling awkward in company! As a matter of fact it's quite healthy, and a sign that you are sufficiently courageous to leave your comfort zone. We are, always, children.
Enjoy being shy and introspective, observe other people closely, make sure you are always kind and considerate, and listen. Other people are the best way to get over oneself.
This is a universally useful concept. It's important to remember that all adults are really just children with experience and emotional armour. Brain surgeons, judges, police, the person you love; the kid is still in there.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with being shy or feeling awkward in company! As a matter of fact it's quite healthy, and a sign that you are sufficiently courageous to leave your comfort zone. We are, always, children.
Enjoy being shy and introspective, observe other people closely, make sure you are always kind and considerate, and listen. Other people are the best way to get over oneself.
Also, read philosophy :)
Go with love