How to reduce social anxiety at work?

[Itisme2345]

I am a shy and quiet person who would love to engage more with coworkers. People often see me very serious at work and so, they don't talk to me much.

What can I do? As for me I find it difficult to start a conversation but would love to feel included.

[catiecatie]

What kind of job profession do you do? I work in a male dominated and I know some of the guys are scared to talk to me because of girlfriends or even wives. Which I guess if the roles were reversed I’d be scared too. But let me know as I can probably help you with this one.

[Itisme2345]

Hi! Thanks in advance for your help. I am currently working in the teaching sector. In general we are more females than males, however, the section where I am seated (assigned seating) consists of mostly males who don't teach the same subjects as me.

[catiecatie]

So basically you are in teaching but work with mostly male teachers. Okay well things that will not come off as flirty would definitely be talking about their kids, if they have any, some times wives or girlfriends depending the relationship, but if you know it’s good then ask about them. Cars, sports, even tv shows. Those are some good ice breakers for sure. Try that and hopefully these tips help

[Blackcupcake]

is this your first job? if not, then try to remember how you went about when you first started previous jobs… was it really as bad as you think?

[Itisme2345]

It's not my first job... but even at my previous job I was always anxious and didn't socialise much as I focused on work alone. Nowadays, I would like to socialise but I'm still super anxious.

[In_Trance]

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