How do you stop being unabashedly shy?

Take it one tiny step at a time. You don't have to respond, you don't have to smile, but next time delay looking away. Then the time after that delay a bit longer. Eventually don't look away until it is necessary to avoid tripping over. When that much is just ordinary try a small smile as well.

I know it's not quite the same but that's how I went from being scared to wear anything feminine in public even if no one was around to striding through crowds in a miniskirt and heels without a care in the world. Just one tiny step at a time repeated until it is so normal you don't even realize you are doing it.

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You need to step out of your comfort zone. Match their gaze and brandish a smile. Don't be so afraid.

Generally speaking, (and pardon the pun as you will see), I compare shyness or a fear of embarrassment to when I took a public speaking class in college. I was scared sh%%%less before my first speech. But I was younger and braver and pushed myself up to that podium. I was shaking and my voice quivering but luckily I was a decent writer and I added some humor to my speech. Once I heard the chuckles and started seeing smiles from most of the faces in the crowd, I felt a strange power come over me. I really enjoyed being up there. So I think if you just say F it, you will find yourself endearing to any guy that shows any interest. Let your personality flow.

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Next time you do it automatically, immediately turn your head back to the man and give him a brief smile. Eventually it will become more natural, and at some point down the road I bet it will override the first reaction. (=

I force myself sometimes, but lately I've regressed. I feel how you feel, they don't know what they're checking out. They don't know I need patience and understanding. I'm way weirder than they realize...

The only way I've beaten it is to push out the boldness. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't 😂 but it feels good to try.

You deserve to get that attention. You need to put the mask down and finally get a little brave and see what happens. I think you're scared as much as you are down on yourself. Yes there's also the possibility of getting hurt but that's the risk everyone takes.

As someone who used to always walk with her head pointed down, it took a complete shift in not caring about the opinions of others…especially the warped opinion I had of myself. I told myself all kinds of lies because it was more comfortable to be unseen, but that’s no way to live. I made myself find little things about myself that weren’t too bad, physically and personally wise. I gave myself those acknowledgments and started looking forward more as I moved. I still struggle with confidence…I simply always will because there’s a lot of darkness rooted deep within me…but when the smiles come my way, I smile back. I’m even a smile first person when the mood really hits me because I just enjoy connection that much, even if it’s just exchanging a smile with someone I’ll never see again. There’s a little glimmer of light there that I think sticks with them, and me. At least, that’s how I like to look at it. And that light only feeds the confidence more over time.

Find something you have in common with another person and you’ll strike up a conversation about it. It’s very easy that way.

The truth is men find women of all shapes and sizes cute and beautiful. It’s all dependent upon what interests that man, whether it be curves, the eyes, hair color, whatever.

We don’t all want nor desire the super model or instagram hottie. So if there’s any comparison you’re doing, that is likely not helping.

Last piece of advice would be just start with a smile back. He’s just a dude. And if that works then work your way up to saying hi.

It’s easier said than done but action is going to be your best step.

If he's checking you out it's either because you have something stuck between your teeth of her thinks your worth checking out ;)... Let him be the judge... Most guys are like I wish I could chat with her...

Just smile... After that the ball is in his court

I bet you’re very attractive. Why else would they look?
And a smile costs nothing. It probably takes less energy than turning away?

Either way, all you need to be is you and even if you don’t believe you’re beautiful, believe the guys that are looking with interest.

Be well.

Why would they look if they didn't like what they are looking @ ????
If you like them just enjoy the attention
Don't worry about their thoughts because you have to go on a date before anything like that comes into relevance