How do I stop being nervous around my type?

[Anonymous]

I’ve been working in customer service for quite a long time now, yet I still get the jitters when a customer who is my type talks to me and sometimes I just totally lose it. And I hate that feeling because I know nothings ever going to happen so I wanna know how I should just stop and be more professional.

[Oliverlogan263]

Here are some tips to stop being nervous around your type:

- Remember that at work you need to be professional first. Try to separate your personal feelings.

- Take a deep breath before helping them to calm your nerves. Think about the task at hand, not how cute they are.

- Make eye contact and smile, but do it in a friendly, professional way. Don't get too giggly!

- Have something to hold like a pen or clipboard so you don't fidget with your hands.

- Chat with them like you would any other customer. Ask questions about what they need help with.

- Compliment them on choices they make, not their looks. Like "Great color choice!"

- Tell yourself you're totally capable and have helped tons of customers before. You got this!

- If needed, joke that you're new to break the ice. But regain composure fast.

- Remember, staying cool is the best way to maybe see them again another time!

Don't be so hard on yourself. With practice it'll get easier to stay calm and focused on work. You've got this girl!

[Asker]

Wow thanks !

[Oliverlogan263]

You’re welcome luv

[ChicoFromThe305]

Sounds like it's part of your personality Ms awkward 🤣

[Asker]

I think that’s just it ughhhhhhh

[ChicoFromThe305]

The nervousness is real anon 😆

[RoronoaZoro8]

Learn to treat them like any other guy. They are basically any other guy anyways.

[ThrillSeeker01]

Maybe just think of something else.