Wi_Fighter,

For years, I would attend certain functions with my husband, and not speak to anyone that I didnt already know.... This of course gave me the image of being a total B!!! I didnt talk because for one I didnt know anyone.... for two they all gave me that nose-up -in-the-air-I-am-better than you look.
I finally gave in and said ok that is it..... So with alot of work on myself. I have changed it and now I am still a little nervous around some people, but for the most part I jump right in and start talking and when they give me that look, I just say, hey that is my thoughts.... lol

I know how you feel!!! I hope it gets better for you