I haven't been shy for years....
However, I have learned a social skill that came as a direct result from online chatter. (discussion forums, IM etc). And that was, it's fairly easy to "validate" people online....meaning....It's easy to give others credit, compliment them, point out their uniqueness and good qualities and mention things they stand out for. I learned that people in general soak up praise (duh!) but it was never easy for me to give it in real life....but now it is. If you can make friends online with your presentation, why can't you transfer that to real life??
YOU CAN!
