How to Deal With Shy People

Although shyness is not often classed as 'difficult' behavior, shyness can make people hard to communicate with.

Dealing with shy people differs from many of the other difficult behaviors in the Dealing with Difficult People section. However, as with all 'difficult behavior' when you start to deal with it effectively you indirectly help the difficult person.

Shyness doesn't just cause problems for the sufferer

Shyness can present problems not just for the shyness sufferer. Shy people can be hard to deal with. The more you 'push' the more they go into their shell.

You might feel you are doing all the talking or asking them questions then, when they are unforthcoming, answering them yourself.

Shy people can seem rude, snobbish and stand-offish. You need to see beyond this for their sake and yours.

The danger of becoming frustrated

It's easy to become frustrated with shy people especially if you feel their shyness hampers work and social situations.

Behind the seeming aloofness often lies somebody who desperately wants to 'join in' but doesn't know how. It's easy for a shy person to feel invisible or, because they aren't socially dominant, to ignore what they say.

Shy people often have so much to offer maybe because they are so sensitive and thoughtful. Underneath they may be very funny or kind and considerate.

You need to be patient and calm and also know some of the tools to really help quickly build confidence in the shy person.

How hypnosis can help

This session will help you deal effectively with shy people so that you start feeling relaxed with them yourself and also become better at making them feel comfortable enough to speak and express themselves freely.

Download Drawing Out Shy People now and make life easier for everyone. You can listen on your computer or device or via our free app which you can access when you have completed your purchase.