Anxious about talking to new people

Question 1

Underestimate

Answer 1

To underestimate, means to think that sth is smaller or less important than it really is.

Would you go up to a stranger& strike up a conversation? That might be going too far, if you don’t know them, what are you going to start talking about?
We kind of underestimate, we have this negative voice in our head that’s telling us “ I shouldn’t have said that, why did I do that? I said that story better last time”.

Question 2

Anticipate

Answer 2

Anticipating or guessing the outcome.
Anticipate, means guessing or expecting a certain outcome.

They might be anticipating that they won’t have a positive conversation & then they do. If we get over that fear, & get chatting, people might actually like us.
I anticipate this will be 6 min long. That puts me in a good mood.

Question 3

Pluck up the courage

Answer 3

A good phrase, meaning force yourself to do sth that your scared about & … .

We may often underestimate the positive impact of connecting with others for both … .
Another reason why you should pluck up the courage to talk to strangers is that is good for our wellbeing.

Question 4

Connecting

Answer 4

Connecting here means having or starting a good relationship with someone.

We may often underestimate the positive impact of connecting with others for both our own & others ‘wellbeing’. It’s really good for your mood.

Question 5

Mood

Answer 5

The way we feel.

It’s really good for your mood.
I anticipate this will be 6 min long, that puts me in a good mood.

Question 6

Introvert

Answer 6

A person who prefers to be alone rather than with other people.

It’s good for our mental health, even if you are an introvert. Experiments have shown that talking to strangers can make us happier.