Sometimes social situations are weird. I have had slight social anxiety in the past (nothing like some people go through) and it has come and gone. Sometimes I can figure out why things happen, sometimes not. Like I hate calling strangers, I hate approaching them to say ask for the way etc. I realize I'm not scared talking to them. I'm just afraid of the moment I need to start talking to them, the contacting. I thought it was awkward it was fine if they called me or if a friend had already walked up to the stranger and started talking and then I came along.

Once I was going to give an oral report at school and I sat in the teacher's seat and chatting with classmates who sat in their seat because the teacher was late so I couldn't start. It was fine even though they all looked at me. Then time to start and I felt shaky and nervous, the way people often feel about talking in public. I haven't figured that one out yet since they were already looking at me!