{"id":12061,"date":"2022-08-23T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/?p=12061"},"modified":"2023-10-18T15:34:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T19:34:54","slug":"5-tips-for-speaking-up-when-youre-shy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-speaking-up-when-youre-shy\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Speaking Up When You\u2019re Shy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An introvert is someone whose inner battery gets recharged by healthy stretches of \u201cme-time.\u201d Being introverted doesn\u2019t prevent you from having a big friend group, and it doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019re always quiet, shy, or reserved in public settings. You absolutely can be an introvert with super social skills\u2014there are probably some fun and interesting introverts in your life who you would never guess were more energized by alone time than by socializing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an introvert who has trouble making a splash in social situations, you\u2019re not alone. There are tons of resources to help you gain confidence and feel more natural speaking up. When you work on public speaking skills, it becomes so much easier to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/how-to-have-a-conversation-with-someone-you-just-met\/\">talk and meet new people<\/a> and enjoy a bigger social circle. Plus, there are potentially huge professional benefits to the ability to connect with colleagues and articulate yourself well. So if you often feel too shy to speak up, consider what you\u2019re missing out on, then follow these five tips to improve your public speaking.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-identify-where-there-s-room-for-improvement\">1. Identify where there\u2019s room for improvement&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about public settings you feel comfortable in, and contrast those with situations that leave you feeling a bit reserved or removed from the conversation. There may be a shared theme among the settings that make you feel shy. For example, some common situations that provoke shyness include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Communicating at work, especially with higher-ups&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Big group settings like house parties or crowded bars&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small get-togethers including one-on-one hangouts or dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When a friend brings new people into the mix&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attending some kind of event on your own&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-give-yourself-a-speaking-goal\">2. Give yourself a speaking goal&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019re more aware of your particular public speaking challenges, set an easily achievable objective to get the ball rolling. That could mean introducing yourself to at least one person at your next party, or speaking up at least once at every work meeting you attend.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people progress by forcing themselves outside of their usual comfort zone. You could volunteer to give a presentation in the office or school, ask a friend to introduce you to more of their social circle, or even think outside the box by joining a local acting class or talking about books with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/how-to-do-more-recreational-reading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book club<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/priscilla-du-preez-VTE4SN2I9s0-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/priscilla-du-preez-VTE4SN2I9s0-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/priscilla-du-preez-VTE4SN2I9s0-unsplash-edited-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/priscilla-du-preez-VTE4SN2I9s0-unsplash-edited-1120x630.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/priscilla-du-preez-VTE4SN2I9s0-unsplash-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/priscilla-du-preez-VTE4SN2I9s0-unsplash-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/priscilla-du-preez-VTE4SN2I9s0-unsplash-edited-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-familiarize-yourself-with-different-kinds-of-speaking\">3. Familiarize yourself with different kinds of speaking&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Public speaking is a skill with different facets. To master it, you\u2019ll want to explore these various branches, from more presentation-oriented situations where you\u2019re the only one speaking to casual back-and-forth dialogues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notice how close friends or colleagues who seem like confident speakers subtly change their approach for different contexts. Ask yourself:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>How does <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/how-to-become-fluent-in-body-language\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">body language<\/a> play into professional vs. casual settings?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a one-on-one, what\u2019s a good balance between talking and listening?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When and how should you enter into the conversation with a big group?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-be-prepared-to-ask-and-answer-open-ended-questions\">4. Be prepared to ask and answer open-ended questions&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No one knows you like you do\u2014that\u2019s why the easiest topic to talk about is yourself! Whenever you\u2019re trying to keep the conversation flowing, ask people a light question that requires more than a one-word answer. Instead of framing your question in a yes-or-no manner, leave space for the other person to expand. For example, you could say:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>What did you think about the latest company-wide meeting?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell me the best thing that happened to you today.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How would you change your college experience if you could re-do it?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does your perfect weekend look like?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When\u2019s the last time you read something that blew you away?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flip side, you should be prepared for other people to ask you questions like these. Think about common icebreaker topics and come up with your answers beforehand, so you can avoid feeling flustered and forgetful in the moment. You don\u2019t have to memorize a whole response, just go in knowing what some of your opinions, interests, hobbies, plans, and future goals are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-practice-practice-practice\">5. Practice, practice, practice&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the only way to get to Carnegie Hall. Good thing there\u2019s no shortage of opportunities to practice public speaking through Meetup! In fact, there are tons of social groups specifically for introverts, like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/brooklyn-infp-meetup-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brooklyn INFP, Introverts Meetup Group<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/introverted-women-s-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houston Introverted Women\u2019s Social Club<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/colorado-introverts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denver Socializing Introverts<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also plenty of groups that aren\u2019t catered specifically to introverts, but still provide the perfect setting for introverted people to connect. Here are so groups whose events always have built-in quiet time <em>and <\/em>a social component:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/pro\/shut-up-write\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shut Up &amp; Write!<\/a> (374 groups in 55 countries)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/sketching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central Park Sketching &amp; Art Meetup Group<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/amc-lunch-and-a-movie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AMC Lunch and a Movie<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s so much easier to be vocal when you\u2019re engaging in an activity you love. Find a Meetup event that matches your interests, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/lp\/how-to-group-start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create your own Meetup group<\/a> and invite others to join you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\"><p>If you\u2019re an introvert who has trouble making a splash in social situations, you\u2019re not alone. 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