The Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook
174UÊTalk about yourself.  When speaking with other people, talk about your 
family, your job, your hobbies, or some other aspect of your personal life. 
Offer your opinions about political issues, books that you have read recently, 
or movies that you have seen.
UÊParticipate in a party game . For example, play Twister, Pictionary, 
Scattergories, Outburst, Trivial Pursuit, or some other game with friends, 
coworkers, or your family.
UÊWear your shirt or dress inside out or backward . Walk around a public 
place while making a fashion faux pas. The more outrageous, the better. 
For example, wear shoes that don’t match. Wear a plaid shirt with striped 
pants. Wear your dress or shirt inside out (this exercise is even better if your 
dress or shirt has shoulder pads), or wear a formal evening gown during the 
day. With practice, you will become much less concerned about looking 
conspicuous.
UÊKnock over a display in a store . For example, knock over a few rolls of 
paper towels or toilet paper in the supermarket. Again, it is important to use 
good judgment. For example, don’t knock over glass jars of tomato sauce. 
That would be going too far!
Now, can you think of other possible practices that involve being the center of 
attention? If so, record them in the space below:
Other Practices
Practices Involving Eating or Drinking with Others
People who fear drinking in front of others are often concerned about having shaky 
hands and spilling their drinks. Those who are fearful of eating in front of others may be