Do you get nervous meeting new people?

If it is at a large gathering, I do feel a little uncomfortable meeting new people. For some reason, if it's a smaller, more intimate gathering, I find it easier to relax and communicate with others. The one thing that really gets my nerves jangling is when people start out by saying, "Oh, I've heard so much about you!" For some reason, I get tongue-tied at that remark. You are definitely not along on this one, jillhill. Many people find that first meeting a little unnerving.

I do. I think it goes back to my childhood as I have always been a very shy person. I suppose as you get older that shyness changes into nervousness. I always wonder what to say or talk about and try to find a common thread on which to build on in order to relax and really try and enjoy meeting new people. I am always telling my kids to have confidence in themselves and to meet as many people as they can, in order to prevent this from happening to them. Here's to making new friends!

I don't get nervous... I love meeting people!! I've always been a "people person" and can pretty much make friends where ever I go!

Hi Jill, glad the meeting went well, saw the pic that was taken and you all looked like you were thoroughly enjoying yourselves. I usually get excited more than nervous but I must admit I was a litle nervous when I met P1kef1sh, he is so well spoken over the phone and I am a bit cor blimey mate and I didn't know whether I would live up to his expectations but I needed have worried (no illusions shatterered LOL) as from the moment I met him and his wife I was totally relaxed in their company and lunch turned into a whole afternoon before we knew it LOL. Ellie :D

Hi Jill I am a nervous person by nature , so yes I get nervous when i met new people , and even with people I have not seen for sometime . Once I am there , and a few mins have passed I feel at ease . That is nice that you met him and his family , and I am glad you had a good time . There are many great people out there . I met my best friend a couple of years ago on myspace

The nervousness stems from shyness. Shyness essentially is a fear of rejection for most. However in your situation, it isnt about rejection, it moreso of that you hardly know him well enough to speak plainly without the possibility of sounding inappropriate to him.

I don't get nervous meeting anyone new. I try real hard to make the person I am meeting comfortable by asking a question about their life or lifestyle. Sort of an ice breaker. It works all the time because the person I am meeting is comfy from that point forward and knows I want to learn more about them. Then I can offer them anything they would like to hear about me. I did squirm two weeks ago when I walked into the social security office and the female guard ordered me to give her my purse. She was gruff and demanding. I gave it to her...lol No argument from my side! That was a first meeting and hopefully a last meeting.

Awww thanks bunches. I never get nervouse around or meeting new people. Since a child I have always been a people type of person. I always love meeting new people and have no problem at all going up to strangers to chat etc. Thanks for a great time again. And thatnks again for those sweet thoughful gifts. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

Hi jillhill, Nope. I am not nervous at all i'm looking forward to see all of you in person. But I can't afford to go to America, so anyone want to visit me at Bali island? I will show you all beauty places at the island. Happy pisting jillhill! oxox'dian

No I don't anymore. I guess I don't really care what they think of me.I can be nice until I have to be mean so why be nervous?

It's great that you met a fellow MyLotter. I'm always nervous meeting new ppl. I guess that's why I like the net so much. It's easier than doing the face to face thing. **AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~

For me it is under certain circumstances when it comes to meeting people I don't know whether or not I get nervous. When I met a girl in person that I made friends with online I was nervous also, I guess just hoping that I would not be any different to her as I was online and in emails. We had known each other online for a few years before we actually met in person and she had sent me pics of her and her family and I had done the same with me and mine. I think too that meeting strangers we never know if we will see them again but someone like you and GB, you meet up on here all the time online and that friendship is there with him and minnie in a different way. I hope that I am not going in circles wit this, I know what I am wanting to say but scared it is not coming across that way. I am so happy that you and your sister got to meet up with GB and his family and it seems like all had a great time. The gifts you give were so pretty. Have a good evening.

I am not nervous to 'meet' anybody that I have already had occasion to talk with, via phone, internet, email, text, etc. If we've already developed something of a relationship and the only thing missing is face to face contact, there is nothing to be nervous about in my opinion. I met my husband this way and we were long distance friends for two years. By the time we were interested in more than friendship, it didn't matter that we hadn't met in person, the relationship was already there. As far as just meeting new people out and about, I'm not really nervous about that either. I am pretty friendly in person unless I'm having a bad day. I'm not overboard or overzealous, I kind of take my cues from people around me whether they seem approachable or not, and whether they seem to WANT to be approached or not. I have from time to time gotten the feeling that everybody is unapproachable, and then I AM uncomfortable. I don't like to feel that a group of people I don't even know is silently judging me or feels that for some reason I don't 'add up'. I have learned that the opportunities to make new friends are truly endless, but not everybody is destined to be a friend. You will not hit it off with everybody you meet or come in contact with, and that's okay, but if you are receptive to meeting new people on a continual basis, you will probably meet and make more new friends than somebody who is not open or receptive to that idea. Just like the saying about having to kiss dozens of frogs before you meet your prince, the same holds true for friendships. You get what you give, and there isn't a lot of trouble invested in reaching out to somebody.

well yeah sometimes, coz im the kind of a person who likes to be alone or im not feel like talking when i meet new people. i don't know why, maybe its my personality. im kinda shy or timid meeting new people. it will just start by saying HI & ended up with BYE lol & my personality is that im not the one who will initiate anything, im waiting for you to talk, then ill just go with the flow or sometimes when im not in the mood, i will just sit in the corner, texting or browsing my emails or chatting using my phone hahaha..

hi jill! are you talking about Grandpa Bob of myLot?? you mean you've met him in person?? wow! that is just so nice. i wish i can meet some people here too in person. yeah. i do get nervous too on meeting new people. i feel uncomfortable actually. i just don't know how to act and be myself in front of new acquaintances. i tend to get aloof and only after we've spent some time that i would began to feel a little at ease. i remember when i used to meet guys that i meet in the internet, i would try so hard to be cheerful and hide the nervousness. ^__^;; i would try so hard to be friendly so even if i stopped meeting them, there'll be no hard feelings.

Hello jillhill. In social situations, I do tend to get nervous when I meet people. However, in my work setting, I am not nervous at all and know exactly what to do when meeting people. But I tell ya, I'd rather have a tooth pulled without novacaine than go to a cocktail party! I can't stand those. Great discussion, jillhill.

no i love to meet new people, its something i really enjoy.. hugss

It depends upon who those persons are and in what venue. I usually get " wary" (not nervous) of new employees. But I extend my hand in friendship because I know how difficult it is for them to adjust into a new environment. On the other hand, I am excited when I know I'll be meeting new people at a party...and yes perhaps a little bit nervous, but the feeling of eagerness predominates and not the nervousness.

Yes sometimes, but not that nervous. I think they're nervous too... It's good everything worked out well with the meeting. I think it's natural that we feel that way because we are anxious if we would be able to like the person and vice versa. All the best.

Hi therre..:-0 Well I can say I really don't get nervouse to meet new people but If I will meet someone special then it will be very nervous for me..:-0 I easily love to approach new people and talk to them like for how many years but there are some times that I am nervouse so it really depends to the person I am meeting..;-0 God bless and have a nice day..;-0