10 Tips to Ease Social Anxiety:

1. Nod first when seeing someone, then speak;
2. If you’re afraid to look into eyes, look at the space between the eyebrows;
3. Slow down your speaking pace;
4. Prepare three common phrases in advance;
5. Use fewer "mm-hm" sounds, replace with complete responses;
6. Complete a low-pressure social interaction every day;
7. When praised, don’t rush to deny it;
8. Learn to refuse with short sentences;
9. Open up your body before going out;
10. Don’t rush to fill awkward silences;