Thanks.

So the more practice I get, the better... but I asked whether it is smart to just deal with things as they come. For example, when on a night out with friends. Saying hello to people I know is difficult for me. I can't have a talk with them because of other people who sit with them.

Now there is this new coworker. I like her and she seems to like me, but she only sees me in work. Work is one of the places where I am very comfortable. She's never seen me in any other situations. My fear is that she will see me anxious in a public place not saying much. Will I approach her? Will she approach me? Will we meet half-way? Is it ok to say hi by kissing her on the cheek? What if she finds it not ok and moves away? These are the things that worry me... there's a lot of place there for anxious moments.