Below is an example of negative "self-talk" that can set the shy person up for failure in social situations:

A) "I'd better try something new, because it doesn't matter if I look like a fool."?
B) ?"If people only knew what I was like they would really like me."
C) ?"I have nothing to fear by trying to approach a person I'd like to get to know."
D) ?"Others constantly evaluate and judge me, and I'm sure I won't measure up to what they expect."


D

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