meeting new people nerves...

[pdust]

I've always been nervous when meeting new people. I even get nervous sometimes going to see people I know (eg... an online friend who i knew for years.. we met up quite a few times but even the last visit i had i was sooooo nervous about it) it doesnt matter if its formal or not, ive gone all over the place by myself to see bands and even though i love the gig scene i was still nervous about everything. I have always had to force myself to go anywhere new though ive usually have had a good time when i got there. About half the time ive had a couple of drinks to take the edge of the nerves but obviously im not going to do that now.... Its not just the place im going and meeting new people, its the getting there and getting back that drives me nuts too...

Anyway Im going to a talk/group type thing and I am a bit nervous. I find it loads easier to chat to new people one on one and in groups i tend to clam up or occasionally rabbit on like a loony. Its in a town im not familiar with, im going on my own, i have worked out how to get there and back but the thought of going through the door when i get there is filling me with horror lol...

is anyone else like this? what do you do to get over the nervousness? I dont wanna go and look a prat stood in a corner with a panic stricken look on my face lol........

[albaqwerty]

you have at least 30 AB'ers behind you in the room, patting your back, telling you to breath slowly and to answer clearly.
After the interview we will be taking you for lunch, no alcohol and decent food and loads of hugs xx

[pdust]

aww it wasnt an interview just a group thingy but lunch and hugs sounded good :)