Thanks, BabyG. Sorry you have the same problem. That's good you've found a way that works, though! I've never really been able to act confident - people always say I'm quiet, and when I'm nervous it's generally pretty obvious (unless I'm playing the violin, bizarrely ). I think I'm a bit better than I was, though...used to be that I'd try to avoid people completely, but since coming to uni I've managed to make a few friends.

Thanks!